Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accidents

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TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A 21-year-old woman operating an SUV hit a man on U.S. 19 South, leading him to suffer fatal wounds at the scene Tuesday. 

This crash happened after 10 a.m. near Beckett Way, according to Fox 13 News. The driver remained at the crash site. There has been no official word regarding citations. 

An investigation has begun. Updates will be provided as more details become available. 

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A man lost his life after he was struck by a person operating a large, red-colored commercial vehicle Sunday. 

This crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-75 North near milepost 247, according to ABC Action News. First responders declared the pedestrian dead at the scene. Florida Highway Patrol has only identified the man as a Lakeland resident. 

Troopers have not yet said if the motorist will face citations or charges. 

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EAST TAMPA, FL – A woman was walking with a shopping cart when she was struck by a pickup truck driver who then fled the scene and left her fatally injured Monday. 

This collision happened after 9 p.m. at the northbound Lucy Avenue and Maydell Drive intersection, according to WTSP

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office believes the suspect was driving a charcoal gray Dodge Ram of a model year ranging from 2002 to 2005. 

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TAMPA, FL – A man lost his life shortly after he was struck by a vehicle at the East Busch Boulevard and North 50th Street junction Sunday. 

This crash happened before 8:30 a.m. in the Temple Terrace district, according to ABC Action News

First responders conducted life-saving measures on the man and then took him to a hospital, where he later died. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A Toyota Corolla and a Mazda sedan collided, resulting in one of them striking a man and woman, leading them to die from their injuries Saturday.

This fatal wreck happened before 2:30 p.m. at the 4th Street North and 72nd Avenue North junction in the Fossil Park district, WTSP indicated in a report. 

It is unclear which vehicle struck the man and woman, one of whom rode a bicycle. 

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TAMPA, FL – A man walking across West Gandy Boulevard lost his life after he was hit by a motorist operating a black 2009 Honda Civic Saturday. 

This collision happened before 1:15 a.m. ABC Action News said that for reasons unclear, the man got out of his vehicle before trying to cross the 5100 block of West Gandy. 

After arriving, first responders conducted life-saving measures. However, despite their best efforts, the unidentified man succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene. 

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BRADENTON, FL – A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a 47-year-old crossing 15th Street East, leading him to succumb to fatal wounds Tuesday. 

The Bradenton Herald said this collision occurred after 6 a.m. south of 63rd Avenue East. The unidentified man, a Sarasota resident, was declared dead at the scene. 

The motorist was unharmed. Officials shut down 15th Street East to accommodate the investigation and clearance process. 

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BRADENTON, FL – A pedestrian lost their life after getting struck by a vehicle along the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Building and G.T Bray Park Monday. 

This collision happened around 6:45 p.m. on the 3100 block of 59th Street West, according to ABC Action News

Officials said the driver remained but did not list any citations or pending charges. 

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WIMAUMA, FL – A 62-year-old man was walking across U.S. 301 South when he was struck by a GMC SUV, leading him to suffer fatal wounds Monday.

The 62-year-old man from Illinois was declared dead at the scene, FOX 13 News reported. Florida Highway Patrol did not specify whether the pedestrian used a crosswalk or was jaywalking. In addition, they did not indicate pending charges. Regardless of these details, they are investigating the specifics of Monday’s wreck and have not provided additional comments.

This news blog will be updated as new details come to light.

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ST PETERSBURG, FL – A 15-year-old girl had hurried across 1st Avenue and was struck by a trolly, leaving her in critical condition Sunday. 

A FOX 13 News report showed that the teenage girl was coming off a SunRunner bus and allegedly ran or walked quickly across the road without using a crosswalk. As a result, she was struck, the impact jolting her several feet. The driver and two trolly occupants were also hospitalized, although their wounds were deemed minor.

The girl, whose name has not been released and who shall remain nameless due to her status as a minor, is recovering at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. 

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