Mayor Jane Castor, City Of Tampa | City Of Tampa website
Mayor Jane Castor, City Of Tampa | City Of Tampa website
On October 22, 2024, at approximately 2:46 a.m., Tampa Police were called to the 400 block of S Howard Ave following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.
According to investigators, the incident involved a 2013 Chevrolet HD2500 truck driven by a 27-year-old white male. The driver was exiting a shopping plaza located at Howard Avenue and Horatio Street when he struck the pedestrian, identified as a 35-year-old white male.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the truck did not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway. At the time of the collision, the pedestrian was near the edge of the roadway.
The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver stayed at the scene following the accident.
The investigation is ongoing, and any applicable charges will be determined as it progresses.
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