70-year-old killed by car while crossing US 192 in Florida

A 70-year-old Kissimmee man was hit and killed by a car while he was crossing U.S. 192 in Osceola County around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials said a 31-year-old Naples man was going to westbound U.S. 192 in the center lane in the area of Simpson Road.

Investigators said the 70-year-old man was trying to cross U.S. 192.

Troopers said the Naples man was not able to prevent the pedestrian and hit him.

The Kissimmee man was declared dead at the scene.

The crash is currently being investigated.