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Fort Walton Beach Police investigating pedestrian fatality

On Friday, November 26, at 5:16 p.m., Fort Walton Beach police officers responded to the area of Eglin Parkway & McGriff Street for reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic accident. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and rendered aid until officers arrived and took over, according to a press release. The pedestrian […]

Jared Williams

On Friday, November 26, at 5:16 p.m., Fort Walton Beach police officers responded to the area of Eglin Parkway & McGriff Street for reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic accident.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and rendered aid until officers arrived and took over, according to a press release. The pedestrian involved was identified as 60-year-old James C. Temples. Temples was transported to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Officer Calloway with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department at 850-833-9548.

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