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Woman and dog hit and killed by car while crossing street

Troopers say they were not in a crosswalk.
Credit: AP

HUDSON, Fla. — A woman on a bicycle was crossing U.S. 19 in Hudson with her dog early Friday morning, when troopers say they were both hit by a car.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, they were near New York Avenue – but were not in a crosswalk – when the crash happened around 2:45 a.m.

Troopers say the car was in the center lane, and the driver had a green light.

The woman was taken to the hospital, where she later died. The dog died at the scene.

A news release states the driver stopped after the crash and cooperated with investigators.

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