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FHP investigates fatal pedestrian crash in Bradenton

Patricia McKnight
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Thursday night in Bradenton. 

According to FHP, a pedestrian walking south on the westbound shoulder of 26th Avenue East entered into the path of a vehicle traveling west. 

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The pedestrian, whose identity is pending, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver, a 54-year-old man, and passenger, a 55-year-old woman, had no reported injuries.