Tampa, FL (August 13, 2018) – A 16-year-old teenage pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while he was crossing a street in Tampa. This led to critical injuries on Friday afternoon, and he was quickly taken to the hospital.
Tampa Police arrived at the scene of the accident and found that the teenage pedestrian had been crossing the intersection of Sligh and Rome Avenue. He was reportedly struck by a Gray Honda. This was about a block away from the Tampa Bay Christian Academy.
At this time, police have not yet confirmed if the teenager is a student there but the staff was outside the building and police said that they seemed concerned.
Tampa Police said that, through their investigation, they found that the teen had been outside the crosswalk and running across the street at the time. The driver of the accident stayed at the scene to speak with police. No charges have been filed but the investigation continues.
About 10,000 pedestrians were injured in accidents every year. Every day, 2 pedestrians lose their lives in these horrific accidents. Let us extend our condolences to you during this difficult time.
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