Pinellas County, FL (May 22, 2021) - A pedestrian was killed while crossing I-275 in Pinellas County. The accident took place on Friday, May 21st.
According to a report from the scene, a 23-year-old 62-year-old man from Gulfport was walking eastbound across I-275 when he was hit by an SUV driven by a 23-year-old man. Following the first crash, the man was struck by a second vehicle driven by a 58-year-old man. The collision happened around 7:00 p.m. The pedestrian died at the crash scene as a result of his injuries. He was not immediately identified. No further injuries were reported.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Pedestrian accidents in Florida result in the loss of about 500 lives per year. Additionally, thousands of more people will suffer injuries in these accidents. A Florida pedestrian crash can cause life-altering consequences for both the victim and their family, including serious injuries that can linger for months and years following the accident.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim's family following this tragic pedestrian crash in Pinellas County.
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