From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
In Summary:
A 75-year-old Tampa man died after being struck by an eastbound Ford SUV while crossing Hillsborough Avenue near Town N Country Boulevard on Monday evening. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 6:30 pm, and the pedestrian later died at a nearby hospital. FHP has not released the identities of those involved, and the incident remains under investigation.
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Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision last night in Hillsborough County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:30 pm, a Ford SUV, driven by a 72-year-old Tampa man, was traveling eastbound on Hillsborough Avenue.
At the same time, near Town N Country Boulevard, a 75-year-old Tampa man was crossing the highway when he entered the path of the vehicle and was struck by it.
Transported to an area hospital, the pedestrian later died from injuries suffered during the collision.
The FHP did not release the names of the driver or passenger involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
Key Points:
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The collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Hillsborough Avenue in Hillsborough County.
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A 72-year-old Tampa man was driving the Ford SUV that struck the pedestrian.
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The 75-year-old pedestrian entered the roadway and was hit while crossing near Town N Country Boulevard.
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The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and later died from his injuries.
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FHP has not released the names of the individuals involved, and updates may follow as more details emerge.
