A 53-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing State Road 563, also known as Harden Boulevard, around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday. 

  • Pedestrian hit, killed near Lakeland Christian School
  • Victim identified as Jeffrey Wells, 53

Police have identified the victim as Jeffrey Wells, 53, who they say was attempting to cross Harden Blvd. at the intersection near Forest Park Street when Wells was struck by a 2006 CMC Canyon truck, driven by Clinton Bishop, 39. 

A witnesss told police that they saw Wells crossing the roadway, not in a marked crosswalk, with his head down and utilizing a walker. 

Police said Bishop didn't not see Wells in the roadway and struck him with the right side of his truck. 

Officials said Wells was pronounced dead on scene. 

The roadway was shut down for approximately three hours and 45 minutes during the investigation. 

No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation is ongoing. 

This is a developing story, please check back for updates.