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Man airlifted to local hospital after being hit by SUV in Baker County, FHP says

BAKER COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a person injured on County Road 130 (Mud Lake Road) and Hunter Lane on Tuesday at around 7:13 p.m.

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FHP says that a Dodge Durango was traveling east in the travel lane on Mud Lake Road. A 47-year-old man was walking east because his vehicle had broken down a short distance away.

The SUV, driven by a 67-year-old man, collided with the person walking.

The man who was hit was airlifted to a local hospital and is in stable condition after suffering serious injuries.

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FHP says low visibility played a part in the accident.