Lutz, FL (November 12, 2018) - Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating following a pedestrian crash on Dale Mabry Highway. The crash took place on Sunday, November 10th around 7:00 pm.
Police say that a 71 year old man attempted to cross the highway near the intersection with Brinson Road. A car traveling southbound on Dale Mabry struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither the diver nor the pedestrian have been identified at this time.
The crash remains under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.
Over 10,000 pedestrian accidents were reported last year. When you have been injured in a pedestrian crash, you are likely facing high medical costs, painful and sometimes permanent injuries and a drastic change in your lifestyle.
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