Hillsborough County, FL (September 25, 2019) - A man in a wheelchair was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Hillsborough County on Tuesday, September 24th. The incident took place on the Dale Mabry Highway, near the intersection with West Waters Avenue.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 7:00 a.m. Troopers say that Armando Gonzales, 66, was in a wheelchair near the southern part of the intersection. Gonzales was struck by a 2011 Toyota Prius as he was in the intersection. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital following the collision where he later succumbed to his injuries. No one else was hurt as a result of the crash. The driver of the Prius has not been identified at this time.
The accident remains under investigation and police have not said whether any charges are expected.
Our condolences are with the family of Armando Gonzales following this fatal pedestrian crash in Hillsborough County.
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