Pedestrian killed while crossing I4 ramp in Polk County: PCSO
Mar 07, 2026
A pedestrian died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross an on-ramp from U.S. Route 27 to Interstate 4 in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).Around 8 p.m., deputies
arrived at the scene, along with Polk County Fire Rescue, where they found the victim, 77-year-old Antonio Sanchez Jr. of Babson Park. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release.Deputies said Sanchez was attempting to run across the on-ramp from the west side of the road when he was struck by a Chevrolet Suburban.The driver cooperated with the investigation and no charges are anticipated, according to the release.The crash remains under investigation by the PCSO's Traffic Homicide Unit.
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