At approximately 7:09 PM, the Clermont Police Department and Clermont Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the area of US Hwy. 27 and Roper Blvd for a crash involving two apparent pedestrians.  Clermont Police Officers and EMS quickly arrived and began to provide emergency medical services.  Initial investigation indicates that a black colored car struck a white colored car that was traveling southbound on US Hwy. 27 and Roper Blvd.  When the vehicles came to rest, two passengers exited the black colored car and stood by it in the roadway.  At this time, a third vehicle traveling southbound on US Hwy. 27 struck the two passengers causing serious bodily injuries.  They were transported by EMS to ORMC, both in critical condition.

The driver of the white car was not treated for injuries while on scene.  The driver of the third vehicle, a passenger truck, was transported by EMS for apparent minor injuries.  The passenger of the truck was not treated for injuries while on scene.  The driver of the black vehicle and a third passenger were not treated for injuries while on scene.

All parties involved are cooperating with Clermont Police Traffic Investigators.  This is an active case early in its investigation.  More information will be provided when available.

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At approximately 5:54 am, Clermont Police Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Units responded to the area of SR 50 and Bloxam Avenue for a report that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway.  Upon arrival, officers attempted to perform life-saving efforts on the pedestrian who had been struck, but to no avail.  The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene from injuries sustained by the impact.

An investigation was conducted immediately by Clermont Police Traffic Investigators.  Several witnesses were interviewed along with the driver of the vehicle.  An initial investigation has revealed that the pedestrian was not utilizing a crosswalk and no charges are expected to be filed against the driver at this time.

The deceased pedestrian’s name cannot be released at this time as Clermont Police Traffic Investigators have been unable to make contact with a next of kin.  The individual is described as an adult male, born in 1956 and resided primarily in the City of Clermont.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Clermont Police Traffic Enforcement Unit at (352) 394-5588.

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