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Tractor-trailer strikes, kills pedestrian in Okeechobee

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A pedestrian died after being struck by a tractor trailer in Okeechobee County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Dennis Jonas Cummings, 23, of Okeechobee was lying in the westbound lane of NE 120 St. when he was struck, FHP said.

Troopers think another vehicle might have hit Cummings prior to the crash.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 954.308.5929.