ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 62-year-old woman who was walking in the 6900th block of 4th Street North later succumbed to fatal wounds after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
ABC Action News said this collision occurred Tuesday. An ambulance took the woman, later identified as Kathy Repke, to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where she later passed away.
Police are looking for a woman named Rosalyn Fuller, who they suspect witnessed this collision.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Police released the name of a man who lost his life after he was hit by a car on Sunshine Skyway Lane South Friday.
New details from police indicate that the male pedestrian, 83-year-old Danilo Aguero Tamayo, was trying to cross the 7200 block of Sunshine Skyway when he was struck by a driver operating a blue Honda CRV.
After arriving, an ambulance took Tamayo to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. There, he succumbed to fatal wounds.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – An elderly man walking in the 7200 block of Sunshine Skyway Lane South was hit by a Honda CRV, leading to his death Friday.
The St. Petersburg Police Department told WFLA this collision happened around 7:45 a.m. Upon arriving, an ambulance took the pedestrian to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. There, he succumbed to fatal wounds.
Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. They did not confirm if the motorist would be cited or charged for involvement in this collision, nor did they release the victim’s name.
TAMPA, FL – A woman crossing the South Carter Street and West Julia Street intersection lost her life after she was struck by a vehicle Wednesday.
This collision happened before 12:30 p.m., according to Fox 13 News.
Tampa Police confirmed the pedestrian, whose name has not been released, succumbed to fatal wounds at the scene. They immediately closed West Julia Street, starting at South MacDill Avenue and ending at Bayshore Boulevard.
PINELLAS PARK, FL – A man walking in the area of 66th Street North and 96th Avenue North was hit by a driver who left the scene, leaving him in critical condition Thursday.
WFLA said this collision happened around 4 a.m. The man, who was not named, was also listed in stable condition, police said.
Police have not provided an update with regard to the events leading to this crash or provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle.
SARASOTA, FL – A man attempted to cross Clark Road and, during his walk, was hit by two vehicles, leading him to succumb to fatal injuries Saturday.
ABC Action News said this crash happened near when a sedan driver first hit him and then an SUV driver. The pedestrian, who was only identified as a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the sedan driver, a 24-year-old man from Sarasota, sustained minor injuries.
The other driver, a 34-year-old man, also from Sarasota, and his passenger, a nine-year-old child, were both unharmed.
TAMPA, FL – A 38-year-old man driving a 2007 Dodge Charger fled the scene after he struck a moped operator, which claimed their life Friday.
ABC Action News said this crash happened before 4 a.m. on East Hillsborough Avenue. Both the suspect, identified as Nicholas Harrison, who was later arrested, was going east, as was the moped operator when both collided with each other.
Police said the moped got stuck inside the front of the Dodge before getting removed. Police were able to find Harrsion’s vehicle, which led them to him when Harrison turned himself in.
TAMPA, FL – A pedestrian was declared dead at the scene upon getting struck by a driver of a vehicle in the Temple Terrace district Thursday.
Tampa Police told WFLA they arrived at the scene after 11 p.m., indicating the collision happened at East Busch Boulevard and North 50th Street.
Officers shut down eastbound Busch Boulevard, between 50th Street and Del Rey Court, for several hours before lifting the closure at 6 a.m.
CLEARWATER, FL – A 75-year-old woman was left with critical, life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a driver of a dark-colored SUV who fled the scene Tuesday.
WFLA said this collision happened before 8:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard along Rumba Island Bar & Grill. Upon arrival, an ambulance took the woman to a local hospital, where she is recovering.
Clearwater Police started an investigation but do not have additional details at this time. They advise who has any information on this collision, or the suspect is urged to contact the department at the phone number listed in the initial source.
To keep pedestrians safe, the Largo Police Department is increasing its patrols to reduce collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Largo Police Department are collaborating on a high-visibility initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian and bike safety within the city. The campaign runs through May.
With that said, Largo PD will be stopping those who are not following laws, like crosswalk violations, jaywalking, failure to yield, and bike light infractions.
Officers typically use these stops as teaching opportunities, passing out safety supplies like bike lights or pamphlets with information for pedestrians. Repeat violators can receive a ticket.
The goal of this initiative is pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
So far in 2024, preliminary data from FLHSMV has shown that Pinellas County saw 174 total bicycle crashes, resulting in 1 fatality and 105 pedestrian accidents, resulting in five deaths. Data from 2023 shows 8,394 bicycle accidents, resulting in 224 fatalities. Pedestrian crashes in Pinellas County for 2023 reached 10,278, resulting in 779 fatalities.
How Can I Steer Clear of a Pedestrian Accident in Pinellas County?
Even though you cannot control what other people do, there are a few things you can do to lessen the likelihood that you will be involved in a pedestrian collision.
As a pedestrian, you can prevent being struck by a car by taking the following precautions:
What Are the Next Steps After a Pedestrian Accident in Pinellas County?
Knowing what to do after being hit by a car while on foot is critical for protecting your rights and legal options if you are seriously hurt.
For clients and families dealing with the tragedy of a major or deadly accident, our Pinellas County pedestrian accident lawyers have a demonstrated history of success in pursuing personal injury and wrongful death cases. Continue reading
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