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Pedestrian, 74, fatally struck on Bluewater Blvd

Niceville.comFebruary 17, 20261 Min Read
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NICEVILLE, Fla. — A 74-year-old Niceville woman was killed Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while walking in a marked pedestrian lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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The crash occurred around 12:25 p.m. on Bluewater Boulevard at Caribbean Way.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an 86-year-old Niceville woman was driving a sedan northbound on Bluewater Boulevard when the vehicle reportedly drifted into the pedestrian lane.

Troopers said the 74-year-old woman was walking northbound within the pedestrian lane when the right front of the sedan struck her.

The pedestrian died as a result of her injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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The 86-year-old driver was not injured.

No additional details have been released.

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