Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accidents

NORTH TAMPA, FL – A pedestrian is at a nearby hospital recovering from their injuries following a crash at Busch Boulevard and 19th Street Tuesday. 

WFLA said Tampa Police launched an investigation and do not have many details at this time other than stating that the events unfolded when the person tried to cross the intersection and was struck by the vehicle. Officers confirmed that the motorist remained at the scene but did not specify if they would be charged for their involvement in this wreck. 

As for the pedestrian, they are currently listed as stable. 

TAMPA, FL – A 63-year-old man crossing U.S. Highway 41 lost his life when he was hit by a Mazda 3 car Sunday night, WTSP reports. 

This collision happened around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, Florida Highway Patrol declared the male pedestrian, a Tampa local, dead at the scene. 

FHP said the driver, a 35-year-old man also from Tampa, is not expected to face any criminal charges for his involvement in this deadly wreck. 

TAMPA, FL – A Hispanic man in his mid-50s was sent to a hospital in critical condition, where he passed away after getting hit by a pickup truck while walking Monday.  

Tampa Police told WFLA that the events unfolded when the male pedestrian was crossing West Hillsborough Avenue and North Lois Avenue outside of the marked crosswalk and was hit by a white Ford F350. 

Officers said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Crews did shut down the intersection and have reopened it. No additional information, which includes the pedestrian’s identity has been disclosed. 

TAMPA, FL – A driver had turned east on Hillsborough Avenue from North Habana Avenue when they struck a pedestrian, leading the walker to suffer serious wounds Tuesday. 

Tampa Police told WFLA that the collision happened around 7:45 a.m. when the pedestrian was walking out of bounds along the marked crosswalk and came into contact with the vehicle. 

An ambulance did take the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of injuries deemed “non-life-threatening.”