Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accidents

TAMPA, FL – A driver of a white Honda was intentionally running over four pedestrians, which led to a pursuit-turned-shooting, which ultimately claimed the driver’s life and injured several others Sunday. 

‘The events unfolded around 8:30 p.m. at a Dollar General Store located at 6508 South Dale Mabry Highway, BayNews9 reports. 

The male Honda driver, 47, was using his Honda to try and prevent one person, a man, from leaving. The two argued, and then that man left. After the argument, the 47-year-old man followed the man to some resident buildings near West Meadow Street and South MacDill Avenue. The 47-year-old man ran over the person, who sustained minor injuries. 

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.