Driver not charged in fatal crash in East Palatka

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed in East Palatka by a vehicle.

The crash happened Tuesday night in front of the Cheyenne Saloon, a restaurant and bar on U.S. 17.

The owner of Cheyenne Saloon told Action News Jax the victim was a woman who was dancing in the road when she was hit. The victim was not a customer, the owner said.

However, troopers said the woman, 47-year-old Christina Marino, was attempting to cross the street when she was hit by a vehicle. Troopers said she didn't yield to traffic.

The 74-year-old driver of the Nissan Cube received minor injuries. He was taken to the Putnam Community Hospital for treatment.

The driver is not facing charges.

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