POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly pedestrian accident, early Saturday morning.
Officials received a call around 3:40 a.m. about a man being hit by a car on 1st Street NW at Dove Meadow Trail in unincorporated Lakeland.
Deputies learned that 19-year-old Einlazer Gore was walking westbound, when he was struck by a blue Chevy Impala. The impact threw him into a ditch along the road.
The driver of the Impala, identified as 23-year-old Brian Reid, stopped to help Gore and called 911.
According to the PCSO, Gore died on the scene.
Officials said speeding, impairment or distracted driving were not a cause of the crash. The roadway was dark at the time of the incident and Gore was not wearing light-colored clothing.
During the investigation, 1st Street NW was shut down for three hours in both directions.
This is a developing story.
