FHP: Teen dies after being run over by Collier County deputy

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a Collier County deputy hit and killed a 19-year-old early Sunday morning. 

It happened just after midnight. Troopers say the deputy was driving on Santa Barbara Boulevard in Naples, with lights and sirens activated. 

At the same time, the teen was in the parking lot of the Circle K at 1998 Santa Barbara Blvd.

According to FHP, the teen stepped into the path of the deputy's cruiser as she was passing the Circle K. 

The deputy stopped to help, but the 19-year-old man died at the scene. 

This story has been updated to reflect the deputy hit the teen male.
 

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