Pedestrian hit and killed on U.S. 301 in Clay County, officials say

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on U.S. 301.

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Deputies and troopers responded to the scene at around 1:56 a.m. on Thursday. The pedestrian who was hit was pronounced dead at the scene.

All southbound lanes on U.S. 301 are closed at this time while investigators work to clear the scene. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

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