Crash on Seminole Boulevard Leaves One Pedestrian Dead

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Erik Abrahamson, J.D. July 16, 2020

Largo, FL (7/15/2020) – A pedestrian died Tuesday night after stepping out in front of a car in Largo. The accident happened around 10:00 p.m. on Seminole Boulevard just south of 124th Avenue.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 33-year-old man from New Port Richey stepped out into the southbound lanes of Seminole Boulevard and was hit by a car. The 25-year-old man driving the sedan, who has not been identified, was from Clearwater.

Police are still trying to figure out why the man stepped out into the road. The crash is still under investigation.

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Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy. Pedestrian accidents like this one occur far too often in Florida. Police must investigate fatal pedestrian accidents to understand the cause of the crash. The responsible party can then be identified and, if warranted, held accountable.

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Source: Tampa Bay Newspapers