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FHP: Man lying in roadway hit by car in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are investigating a fatal crash in Volusia County on Sunday morning.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford Mustang was driving eastbound on Lemon Bluff Road just after 3:30 a.m when the driver swerved to avoid a man lying in the roadway.

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Troopers said the Mustang then ran over the man who was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said it appears that the victim, a 48-year-old man from Osteen, had been hit by another car earlier.

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Troopers ask anyone who has any information about the first crash to contact FHP at 407-737-2213.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.