Crime & Safety
I-4 Eastbound Lanes Reopened After Fatal Crash Investigation
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated a fatal pedestrian crash on Interstate 4 in Polk County Thursday morning.
POLK COUNTY, FL — All lanes of Interstate-4 eastbound have reopened following the Thursday morning closure for a fatal pedestrian crash investigation, troopers said.
Earlier Story:
Lanes of Interstate 4 eastbound at U.S. Highway 27 are closed off Thursday morning after multiple cars hit a pedestrian who walked across the interstate, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Investigators said the victim died at the crash location.
Anyone with information that can help troopers with this investigation can call 813-558-1800 or *FHP (*347).
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