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Semi-truck hits, kills pedestrian

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — A Semi-truck hits and kills a pedestrian late Wednesday night in Hilliard.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol new release, the incident happened around 11:32 p.m. on U.S.-1. A semi-truck, driven by 40-year-old Robert Bowen, was traveling north when he hit a pedestrian, FHP said.

The unknown pedestrian was reportedly walking north on U.S. 1 in the middle of the right travel lane.

Bowen was not injured in the incident.

The release said, the pedestrian is charged with violation of the right of way, walking in the travel lane.