A pedestrian was left dead following a hit-and-run incident in Tampa. The Tampa Police Department arrived at the scene on the 5100 block of West Gandy Boulevard shortly after 11:00 p.m. yesterday, where they discovered the body, as reported by WFLA.

Further details provided by Tampa Free Press indicated that the victim was a male pedestrian struck by a vehicle while walking on the bridge, the offending driver immediately fled the scene. This accident resulted in the closure of westbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard at the location of the incident, causing significant traffic disruption extending into the early morning hours.

As of now, the Tampa Police Department has not released any description of the vehicle believed to be involved in the death of the pedestrian. The identity of the victim has also been kept confidential at this stage of the investigation. Police are actively piecing together the circumstances that led to the man's untimely demise on Gandy Boulevard.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities are reaching out to the public for help. Anyone with knowledge of the crash or information about the suspect's vehicle is urged to come forward. FOX 13 News reported the police's appeal to the community for witnesses or anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run to contact the Tampa Police Department.