A tragic incident took place on New Year's Day when a 72-year-old Largo man was fatally hit while crossing Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County. The event occurred near 34th Street North at around 6:40 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the man entered the path of a Mazda CX-9, driven by a 60-year-old Tampa woman, as reported by WFLA.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries from the collision, and despite being rushed to a local hospital, he later died. The identity of the victim has not yet been released to the public. The driver of the SUV, whose identity has not been disclosed either remained at the scene, cooperating with local authorities, according to TampaFP.com.
Investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol are ongoing to ascertain the details surrounding this incident. As yet, no further information about potential charges being pressed, or the detailed circumstances of the collision have been provided.
The incident raises concerns around pedestrian safety on busy roadways, a recurring issue in areas with heavy traffic flow and limited crossing zones. The authorities have appealed for any eyewitnesses to contact the Florida Highway Patrol, as reported by IONTB.
