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The Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office is investigating a crash that happened Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, in unincorporated Lake Wales that resulted in the death a Lake Wales man. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office and crews from Polk County Fire Rescue were dispatched at about 5:50 p.m. to S.R. 60 and Myrtle Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon arrival, they found 77-year-old Raymond Leddy deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on statements and evidence, it was determined that Mr. Leddy was riding a burgundy Schwinn tricycle and had crossed the eastbound lanes of S.R. 60 and into the center turn lane near the median break. At the same time, 32-year-old Christy Brown of Lake Wales was driving a red 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck westbound in the outside lane of S.R. 60. For unknown reasons, Mr. Leddy turned into the westbound lanes and directly into the path of the Silverado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There are no street lights in the area of the crash, and Mr. Leddy was not wearing reflective clothing nor was his bicycle equipped with lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A portion of the roadway was closed for about three hours during the investigation, which remains ongoing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lake Wales, Florida – The Polk County Fire Rescue is currently working a crash on S.R. 60 near Capps Rd. The accident is just across from the Y\u2019all Come Back Saloon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office the crash occurred around 6pm, Wednesday evening. The crash involves a vehicle vs pedestrian and sadly the pedestrian didn\u2019t survive. The crash is currently blocking the Westbound lanes coming into Lake Wales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a developing story. We will update as more information is available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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