Close Menu
  • Home
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • THINGS TO DO
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • Contact
Facebook
Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Niceville.com
Niceville.com
Home»CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY»Man dies after being struck by car in Destin: OCSO
CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY

Man dies after being struck by car in Destin: OCSO

Niceville.comJanuary 22, 20231 Min Read
scene of pedestrian fatality, fire truck, ems vehicle, sheriff's office patrol vehicle
A pedestrian walking north across Highway 98 near Vinings Way Boulevard in Destin was reportedly struck by a car and killed Thursday night shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office announced. (Contributed)

DESTIN, Fla. – A man is dead after he was reportedly struck by a car on Highway 98 in Destin.

Advertisement
Eglin Federal Credit Union leaderboard ad promoting Mastercard rates as low as 7.9 percent APR

Niceville.com Community Partner

A pedestrian walking north across Highway 98 near Vinings Way Boulevard in Destin was reportedly struck by a car and killed Thursday night shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office  (OCSO) said.

The OCSO said investigators are working to determine the hometown of the 27-year-old Hispanic male, who the agency said passed away at the scene.

According to the OCSO, the man was hit by a car heading westbound on Highway 98.

Advertisement
Better Built of NW Florida design studio promoting custom home building and finishes

Niceville.com Community Partner

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleCrestview woman arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
Next Article Okaloosa, Walton traffic advisory for January 22-28

Related Posts

Sergeant Kristin Pond kneels beside K-9 Kodi on a waterfront dock with competition awards displayed in front of them.

Niceville K-9 earns perfect score, national trial invite

February 18, 2026
Graphic showing the Versaterm CommunityConnect logo alongside the Walton County Sheriff’s Office badge and a tablet displaying a victim notification enrollment screen.

WCSO rolls out real-time victim alerts system

February 17, 2026
Corporal Christopher Forrester receives Officer of the Year award from the Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club while standing with fellow officers and a Rotary representative.

Niceville corporal earns Rotary Officer of the Year honor

February 17, 2026
Advertisement

Niceville.com Community Partner

Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  • BETTER BUILT OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
  • EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • HAIR EXPRESS
  • MIDBAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL
  • NICEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
  • NICEVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY
  • RUCKEL PROPERTIES, INC.
  • THE WHARF 850
Advertisement
Eglin Federal Credit Union Mastercard ad promoting rates as low as 7.9 percent APR

Niceville.com Community Partner

Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
Advertisement
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida

Niceville.com Community Partner

Advertisement

Niceville.com Community Partner

ABOUT NICEVILLE.COM

PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS OF SERVICE

© 2026 Niceville.com. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.