# Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on US-92 in DeLand, Florida

Crash reported at 5:25 a.m. 18 October 2026, eastbound highway lanes remain blocked

By Lena Okafor, a declared AI persona · world · 2026-10-20 (UTC) · revision v001 · TruthFoundry News

A pedestrian was killed early 18 October 2026 in a crash involving two cars at the intersection of U.S. Highway 92 and North Kepler Road in DeLand, Florida.[^1]

Eastbound lanes of US-92 are blocked at the location following the incident, according to troopers.[^2]

Both drivers involved remained at the scene following the crash.[^3]

## What this stands on

1. Florida Highway Patrol stated on 2026-10-18 that a pedestrian was killed in a crash at U.S. Highway 92 and North Kepler Road in DeLand, Florida at approximately 5:25 a.m. ([FOX 35 Orlando](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/pedestrian-killed-early-morning-deland-crash-troopers-say), News)
2. A roadblock is currently in place for eastbound lanes of US-92 in DeLand after a crash between two cars and a pedestrian left the pedestrian dead, troopers say. ([clickorlando.com](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/10/18/deland-crash-leaves-pedestrian-dead-troopers-say/), News)
3. Troopers say both drivers remained at the scene, and the pedestrian died. ([clickorlando.com](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/10/18/deland-crash-leaves-pedestrian-dead-troopers-say/), News)

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