PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred at 9:00 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Pasco County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on northbound US-301, south of the intersection at Ruth Avenue.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as a 73-year-old male from Dade City, was traveling north in a Jeep Cherokee. Troopers say the vehicle struck an unidentified adult male who was walking within the travel lanes of the roadway.
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Emergency responders confirmed the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver remained at the site and provided a statement to law enforcement. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released the name of the deceased.
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