Pedestrian Killed By More Than 5 Vehicles That Struck Him On Interstate

PLANT CITY, FL — Update: A 48-year-old Orlando man was hit by at least seven cars Tuesday morning as he walked across Interstate 4 eastbound, according to Florida Highway Patrol investigators.

The crash had eastbound lanes of I-4 closed until 12:40 p.m.

No drivers were injured in the wreck.

*FHP does not release the names of victims because of Marsy's Law.

Update: A pedestrian was hit by several vehicles as they walked in the travel lanes of Interstate 4 eastbound at 5:37 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol said.

A medical examiner pronounced the person dead at the crash location.

The vehicles hit the victim near the Thonotosassa exit, according to troopers.

All eastbound lanes of I-4 are blocked as of 7:17 a.m. Tuesday morning, Steve Gaskins, police information officer, said in an email.

FHP is advising drivers to seek alternate routes and expect delays.

Original Patch Story:

A fatal crash on Interstate 4 near Thonotosassa Road exit has caused more than a 2-mile-long delay for eastbound travelers, according to WFLA.

Vehicles have been at a complete stop along I-4 eastbound as Florida Highway Patrol investigates the wreck.

WFLA's news helicopter showed traffic moving in the far right lane as troopers and medical examiners respond to the incident.

Drivers should find an alternate route and expect massive delays.

This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.