Pedestrian dies in crash that shut down southbound lanes of US 17-92 in Sanford

SANFORD, Fla. – A pedestrian died following a crash that shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 17-92 Tuesday night in Sanford, police said in a Facebook post.

According to the department, the wreck closed the southbound lanes north of Lake Mary Boulevard and south of Americana Boulevard.

Police said the crash involving the vehicle and pedestrian occurred near the Lowe’s Home Improvement plaza entrance.

According to investigators, the pedestrian died at the scene, where the driver of the vehicle remained.

Police urged drivers to avoid the area Tuesday night.

No other information is available.