
A Panama City Beach man is dead after he was hit by a truck while crossing Highway 98 Wednesday morning.
According to the Panama City Police Department, a large pick-up truck was turning eastbound onto Highway 98 from Michigan Ave. when it collided with the man who was crossing Highway 98 just east of Michigan Ave.
Officers identified the victim as Eric Rodgers, 60, of Panama City Beach.
Rodgers was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Officers said this investigation remains open, and they are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Anyone with information about this crash is encouraged to call the Panama City Police Department at 850-872-3100 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 785-TIPS.