The Tampa Police Department is in the midst of an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred early yesterday morning. According to WFLA, the crash happened around 2:55 a.m., when a pedestrian was struck by a dark pickup truck while walking north on Orient Road near E 8th Avenue. Following the collision, the driver did not stay at the scene, the police reported.
Efforts to identify and locate the driver are ongoing, with authorities seeking assistance from the public. The vehicle in question is believed to be a Nissan Titan, as indicated by surveillance footage retrieved from a nearby gas station. The pedestrian, who was hit from behind, succumbed to the injuries sustained and was declared dead after being transported to a local hospital, as WTSP disclosed.
Tampa police are asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run to come forward. They can call 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), as per a report from ABC Action News. Evidence collected at the scene, along with the surveillance footage, is crucial to their inquiry.
The hit-and-run has been given the case number 2024-682278 by TPD, highlighting the active search for the suspect involved. While details about the pedestrian have not been released, the community plea for information aims to bring closure to this tragic event, analysts at the Tampa Police Department seek the help of anyone who might have witnessed the incident or have knowledge about the dark pickup truck or its driver's whereabouts.
