Teen driver hits, kills man walking across street in Wesley Chapel, troopers say

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - A Bradenton man was killed early Tuesday morning after being hit by a car in Wesley Chapel. 

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old female from Lutz was traveling westbound on State Road 54 shortly before 1 a.m. 

At the same time, troopers say a 40-year-old man was walking northbound in a crosswalk at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Boulevard. 

The pedestrian walked into the path of the 18-year-old driver and was struck by her car, according to FHP. 

The man died at the scene. 

The 18-year-old driver was not injured in the crash.