Pedestrian hit, severely injured in Sarasota
SARASOTA (FOX 13) - A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a vehicle.
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department said it happened just after 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Beneva Road.
They said the man was crossing the road when he was hit by a vehicle driving through a green light. Officers said the driver was being cooperative.
They were not able to say if the pedestrian was in a crosswalk. The accident was still under investigation.
The intersection of Fruitville Road and Beneva Road was closed for about 3 hours after the crash.