Everett couple killed by car in Florida just feet away from young daughter

An Everett couple were hit by a car and killed just feet away from their young daughter in Florida Wednesday, according to local authorities.

Ronald Jeanbaptiste, 54, and Yanique Pierre, 46, died at the intersection of South Florida Avenue and Imperial Boulevard in Lakeland, Fla. Wednesday night. While attempting to cross South Florida Avenue eastbound in a crosswalk, they were struck by a white Toyota Yaris driven by a 22-year-old Lakeland resident, police said.

Officers responded at about 10:49 p.m. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Jeanbaptiste and Pierre were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Everett couple had been staying at a nearby hotel with their 7-year-old daughter, police said. She was a few feet away from her parents when they were struck trying to cross the road. She was not injured, and has been placed in the care of family members.

The driver of the Yaris was also uninjured. She remained at the scene. Police said that she had a green light while traveling through the intersection. There were no environmental factors involved, and she did not have any obvious signs of impairment at the scene. The road was shut down for about four hours after the deadly crash.

The investigation is ongoing. No charges have been filed.

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