A 26-year-old Melbourne man was killed when he walked onto the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Melbourne and was struck by a semitrailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported around 12:10 p.m. Friday near the Eau Gallie Boulevard interchange.

The pedestrian was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, where he was pronounced dead, highway patrol spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Montes said.

"Witnesses said he just walked out in front of the semi," Montes said.

The lanes were blocked for about 45 minutes.

Troopers are investigating the Melbourne man's death. His identity has not yet been released.

Thomas Gilson, 61, of Pennsylvaniano town given in the release was driving the semi, FHP said.

This story will be updated.

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