He walked into the path of an oncoming car.

PASCO COUNTY – A Lutz man died Sunday (Nov. 11) when he was hit by a car while crossing Dale Mabry Highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

John Howard Perry, 71, of Lutz, died at the scene.

The crash happened about 6:49 p.m. at the intersection of Dale Mabry and Brinson Road in Pasco County.

Troopers said Dean Michael Jones, 51, of Tampa, was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry south in the inside lane of Dale Mabry when he collided with Mr. Perry who entered his path while crossing the highway.

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