Man from Illinois killed crossing Clearwater street

Michael Patte, 45, of Woodstock, Ill was killed Friday night after being hit by a truck in Clearwater, according to the Clearwater Police Department.  

Police say Patte was walking south across Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. when he was struck by a 2015 Ford F-250 truck. Patte was wearing dark clothing and was not in a crosswalk, according to CPD. He died at the scene.

The driver of the truck remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.

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