Troopers: Orlando man crossing I-4 struck, killed by 7 cars

PLANT CITY, Fla. - At least seven cars struck and killed a 48-year-old man as he walked across Interstate 4 early Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Troopers said they did not know why the man was walking across the road near Plant City just after midnight.

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The eastbound lanes of the interstate were closed as troopers investigated the crash.

None of the drivers were injured in the crash.

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The victim was from Orlando, the report said.

Plant City is between Tampa and Orlando.

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