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ARCADIA, Fla. (SNN TV) – A 40-year old Wauchula man was killed after being hit by a car in DeSoto County.

The Florida Highway Patrol says this happened Thursday at 7:18 p.m..

A man was driving a van north on the inside lane of U.S. Highway 17 and approaching the intersection of Southwest Skates Street.

The Wauchula man was riding a bike north on the inside paved shoulder of U.S. 17, also approaching the intersection.

He entered the northbound lane and was hit.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.