EDGEWATER, Fla. — Troopers are investigating after they said a man was fatally struck in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Volusia County, forcing officials to shut down all the lanes.
Just before 5:30 a.m., officials said a 37-year-old man was standing in the middle of the lanes when he was hit by a car.
Troopers said the driver was unable to avoid the man.
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It’s not known why the man was standing in the road.
The crash remains under investigation.
All lanes before Indian River Boulevard remain shut down in Edgewater.
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The lanes could be shut down for a few hours.
ALL LANES of I-95 SB shutdown before Indian River Blvd in Edgewater. Exit at SR-44 then you can get to US-1 @WFTV pic.twitter.com/CK8eqeai7l
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