Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
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.
New details will be provided once our news team learns more.
The events leading up to a pedestrian collision look different for everyone involved. As such, there is no one-size-fits-all legal plan of action. Whether you were injured in a pedestrian collision or your family member passed away in one, our Tampa pedestrian accident lawyer can help you determine what next steps and legal options would be right for you. Get a free case review by reaching out to Whittel & Melton, LLC online or by phone at 866-608-5529.