The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit was called to investigate a traffic fatality on Friday evening, May 2, 2025, regarding a pedestrian who was hit by a car in the middle of the road.
Around 10:45 p.m. the PCSO ECC received a 911 call from the 900 block of Dundee Road in Dundee. The 41-year-old driver of a 2004 Buick sedan was heading east on Dundee Road and entered the right turn lane to head south on U.S. Hwy 27 as the pedestrian, a Dundee man, was walking north and crossing the southbound lane. There was a to-go bag of food located near him after the incident. The driver of the car initially did not know what he had hit, but he pulled over, saw the victim and the blood on his vehicle, and immediately called 911.
Despite life-saving efforts at a local hospital, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries around 4:40 a.m. this morning. His next of kin has not yet been notified.
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Emergency crews responded late Friday night to a serious vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Dundee Road near U.S. Highway 27 in Dundee.
The incident occurred around 10:44 p.m., prompting a swift response from both Dundee Fire Rescue and Polk County Fire Rescue. Upon arrival, first responders located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle along the roadway.
Due to the severity of the injuries, the pedestrian was quickly stabilized on scene and transported to the nearby Winn-Dixie parking lot, where a medical helicopter air evacuation is taking place. As of this time, the identity and condition of the pedestrian have not been released.
The roadway remains partially blocked as emergency crews continue to work the scene and law enforcement initiates a traffic investigation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
