Clearwater, FL (May 11, 2021) - A man from Largo was killed while crossing U.S. 19 on Tuesday morning. The accident took place around 1:50 a.m. on U.S. Highway 19 near 62nd Street.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 40-year-old man was crossing the southbound lanes of the highway when he was hit by a sedan. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The crash caused U.S. 19 to be closed for several hours while authorities investigated the accident. Motorists were advised to avoid the area if possible.
Police have not provided any additional details on the crash and it is unclear if the driver will be charged. There is no further information available.
Fatal pedestrian accidents in Florida occur about two times per day. When a pedestrian accident happens, police must undertake a careful investigation of the crash scene in order to determine exactly how the accident took place and who should be held liable. Sadly, many Florida pedestrian accidents result in death or serious injuries for innocent victims.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this pedestrian crash in Clearwater.
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