Largo, FL (July 10, 2021) - A 53-year-old man was killed in a crash that took place in Largo on Saturday, July 10th. The crash took place around 5:10 a.m. on Seminole Boulevard at the intersection with Walsingham Road.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 50-year-old man from Seminole was traveling northbound on Seminole Boulevard. At the same time, a 53-year-old man from Largo was crossing the road. The driver struck the pedestrian, causing him to suffer critical injuries. The unidentified pedestrian was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver was not hurt. Troopers did not release the names of those involved. It is unknown whether any charges are expected to be filed.
No further information is available.
Pedestrian accidents in Florida take place multiple times each day. According to current statistics, there are at least two fatalities reported every day in pedestrian crashes, and many more will be injured. The odds of being hurt or killed in a Florida pedestrian crash are far greater than crashes involving vehicles.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this Largo pedestrian crash.
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