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Pedestrian killed in early morning Jackson County crash

Posted at 2:10 PM, Jun 13, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-13 10:15:26-04

GRACEVILLE, Fla. (WTXL) - A 26-year-old man is dead after getting hit by a truck in Jackson County early Wednesday morning.

The Florida Highway Patrol says the incident happened on S.R. 77 at Orchard Road Wednesday morning.

Troopers say Perry Jackson, 32, of Graceville was driving his 1997 Ford Ranger south on S.R. 77 around 2:31 a.m. At the same time, Aaron Walker, 26, of Bonifay began trying to cross the road, traveling in the path of Jackson's car.

Jackson was unable to avoid Walker, hitting him with the front of his car.

Troopers say Walker was pronounced dead on scene. Charges are not being filed in the crash.