Pedestrian crashes kill one, injure others across cities

A 78-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car on U.S. 441 in Ocala Friday night, while northbound lanes were temporarily closed during the investigation. In a separate Ocala crash Thursday morning, a pedestrian was hit at South Pine Avenue and Southwest 10th Street; the pedestrian’s injuries were not reported, and westbound traffic was blocked. In Knoxville, a woman crossing Gay Street was seriously injured when a driver turning onto Summit Hill Drive struck her; police said the injuries were not life-threatening. In Orangeville, Ontario, a pedestrian was struck on Blue Heron Drive Friday morning, and police closed the road while those involved were assessed for injuries.