BRADENTON, Fla. ( WWSB ) - A 30-year-old Bradenton man was killed Thursday when he was hit by an SUV as he was trying to cross U.S. 41 in Bradenton, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Investigators say an SUV driven by a 17-year-old from Zolfo Springs was heading south on U.S. 41, approaching the intersection of 31st Avenue East, shortly before 6 a.m.

The SUV entered the intersection on a steady green light when the pedestrian walked into the path of the vehicle, troopers said. The pedestrian died at the scene.

The FHP’s homicide unit is investigating the crash.

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