Pedestrian Accidents

November 21, 2023

News: SUV driver fatally strikes 62-year-old man in Wimauma

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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.

November 20, 2023

News: Girl, 15, critically hurt in St. Pete crash with trolly

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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.

November 17, 2023

News: Driver fatally strikes male pedestrian in East Tampa

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EAST TAMPA, FL – A man lost his life after he crossed the North 40th Street and East Ellicott Street junction and was struck by a vehicle Thursday.

Tampa Police responded to the scene after 6:30 p.m. and declared the man (whose name has not been released) dead at the scene, according to Fox 13 News.

It is not immediately clear who had the right of way, if the driver remained at the scene, and mention of pending charges.

November 9, 2023

News: Pedestrian fatally struck by train in Seffner

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SEFFNER, FL – A pedestrian lost their life after they were hit by a train on the railroad tracks along South Parsons Avenue near Claire Drive Thursday.

Hillsborough County deputies shut down this area for investigation and have not yet released the name of the pedestrian at this time, according to a WTSP report.

No further information has been disclosed.

November 6, 2023

News: Hit-and-run driver hits, critically hurts woman in St. Pete

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 36-year-old woman suffered critical, life-threatening injuries after she crossed an intersection and was struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday.

Fox 13 News indicated this incident occurred at 2 a.m. at South Dr. MLK Jr. Street and 22nd Avenue South in the Cromwell Heights neighborhood.

St. Petersburg Police confirmed that the suspect was operating a dark-colored Kia Forte, which sustained significant damage.

October 2, 2023

News: Man, 78, dies after auto-pedestrian wreck in Oldsmar

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OLDSMAR, FL – A 78-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after he was crossing the Tampa Road and Burbank Road junction and was struck by a Toyota Camry Friday.

This collision was reported before noon, as indicated in an ABC Action News report. Pinellas County deputies said the driver — 68-year-old Pascalia Mbetera — was driving east on Tampa Road when he struck the pedestrian using a roller walker to cross the road.

The pedestrian, who was identified as Frank Adams, was sent to a hospital where he later died.

September 14, 2023

News: Juvenile hurt in crash with Pinellas Co. car near Largo

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LARGO, FL – A 15-year-old teenager was sent to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a Pinellas County vehicle near Largo Thursday.

This collision occurred in the area of 137th Street and Ridgeland Drive, ABC Action News reported.

It is unclear who had the right of way at the time of the collision.

September 11, 2023

News: Pedestrian hurt in crash with car in Tarpon Springs

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TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A 42-year-old man was sent to the hospital after getting struck by a silver Chevy Impala on the 39016 block of northbound U.S. Highway.

This wreck occurred before 3:45 a.m. Saturday, according to ABC Action News. The passenger side of the Impala struck Issam Hatimi, leading him to be thrown before coming to rest along the eastern guardrail. He was rushed to Bayonet Point Hospital, where his condition remains unclear.

The driver cooperated with investigators, and it is unclear if the person will be charged at this time.

August 17, 2023

News: Pedestrian fatally hit by box truck driver on I-275 in Tampa

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TAMPA, FL – A man’s life was claimed when he crossed the I-275 and Busch Boulevard junction around 4 p.m. Wednesday, WTSP revealed.

It is unclear why the 40-year-old man was walking across the interstate or if the other driver will face charges.

Our newsroom will continue to keep a vigilant eye on incoming information and will post updates should they become available.

July 6, 2023

News: Driver fatally strikes toddler in Town ‘n’ Country

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TAMPA, FL – A 3-year-old toddler died after being hit by a vehicle in the Town ‘n’ Country district early on Thursday.

This collision occurred near Brennan Circle, according to a press release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to reports of an accident on northbound Sheldon Road near Brennan Circle shortly before 3:30 a.m. Responders rushed the toddler to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he or she was pronounced dead.