Pedestrian struck by vehicle in LaBelle in critical condition

Florida Highway Patrol vehicle. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol

A 74-year-old man was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in LaBelle.

The man, who went unnamed by FHP due to Marsy’s Law, sustained critical injuries.

The crash happened just west of State Road 29 on State Road 80 at around 7:45 p.m.

The vehicle that struck the man was driven by a 31-year-old man, of Moore Haven, who was also not named.

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