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flag A Lakeland man died October 24, 2025, after being hit by a car while riding a Segway in a crosswalk.

flag A 31-year-old Lakeland man, Joshua Caleb Carpenter, died on October 24, 2025, after being struck by a 2000 Toyota Avalon while crossing US 92 near Fairway Avenue. flag The driver, a 60-year-old Winter Haven man, was uninjured and had a green light. flag Preliminary reports indicate Carpenter, riding a Segway scooter, was wearing dark clothing and no helmet when he entered the path of the oncoming vehicle in or near a crosswalk. flag Westbound lanes were closed for four hours during the investigation. flag No charges are expected, but the case remains open. flag The incident has renewed concerns about micromobility safety and roadway regulations.

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