Tampa Republic

Jan 29 2024

Tampa Police have made an arrest in connection with a tragic traffic fatality on Adamo Drive. The incident occurred early Monday morning when a pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck. Despite immediate medical attention, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the pickup truck has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI).

According to the authorities, the incident took place at around 2:50 a.m. when 23-year-old Mical Scott was driving his 2015 Chevrolet pickup east on Adamo Drive. At the same time, 24-year-old Pannel Datilus was walking in the roadway on Adamo Drive, not at an intersection or a crosswalk.

The collision between the pickup truck and the pedestrian resulted in the pedestrian being propelled forward on Adamo Drive. Despite the efforts of responding officers and Tampa Fire Rescue, Datilus later succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.

Preliminary investigations indicate that speed may have been a significant contributing factor in the crash. The pickup truck displayed heavy damage to the front, and the vehicle's airbags were fully deployed. As a result, the truck has been impounded and will be processed for further evidence.

Following the incident, Mical Scott was evaluated by officers and subsequently arrested for DUI. He has been transported to the Falkenburg Road Jail. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed based on the evidence gathered.

The Tampa Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Updates will be provided as they become available.

In the wake of this unfortunate event, it is essential to remind everyone about the dangers of driving under the influence. The Tampa Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and will continue to take necessary actions to enforce traffic laws and prevent such tragedies from occurring.

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Let us all work together to promote responsible and safe driving and prevent further incidents like this one.