Punta Gorda pedestrian killed in crash on Cooper Street

Writer: Joey Pellegrino
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The approximate site of a deadly crash on Cooper Street in Solana, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Credit: Google Maps

A man from Punta Gorda was killed late Wednesday night when a car struck him on Cooper Street in Solana.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a car driven by a 31-year-old North Port man was driving north toward a railroad crossing just south of Mary Street. A 65-year-old man was walking west along the railroad tracks, approaching Cooper Street. He crossed the street in front of the car, which struck him.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

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