Teen Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck in Manatee County

A 19-year-old man was killed Saturday morning in a traffic collision involving a pickup truck in Manatee County.

The incident occurred just after 9:30 a.m., when the teenager was reportedly standing in the path of oncoming traffic. A 31-year-old man driving a pickup truck struck the teen, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement during the initial investigation.

First responders arrived shortly after the crash but were unable to save the victim.

The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.