Last Thursday night, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle at Roosevelt Boulevard and Waverly Street in Largo. The pedestrian was reportedly crossing the highway. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the fatal accident happened just after 9:30pm.
A 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, driven by a 44-year-old Tampa man, was heading east when it struck the pedestrian. Emergency responders pronounced the accident victim dead on the scene.
The FHP is still investigating the fatal pedestrian accident. As of last Friday, no charges had been filed and the pedestrian’s name had not been released.
Troopers investigating pedestrian’s death in Largo, TBO.com. August 21, 2009
Authorities respond to fatal pedestrian accident near Largo, St. Petersburg Times, August 20, 2009
Contact our South Florida pedestrian accident law firm for a free initial consultation if you or a family member has been injured on the road.