
SARASOTA, FL — As Sarasota Police continue to investigate a Friday crash on Fruitville Road, the pedestrian struck by a passing vehicle has died.
Aaron Johnson, 41, of Sarasota was removed from life support on Sunday, the police department wrote in an email to media Monday.
The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on New Year’s at the intersection of Fruitville and Beneva roads.
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Police said Johnson was crossing the road when he was struck by a vehicle that had a green light. The driver, who has not been identified, was cooperative with investigators, the agency noted.
The crash closed the intersection for several hours.
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The incident remains under investigation with no charges filed at this time. It is unclear if Johnson was in a crosswalk, the agency noted on Friday night.
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