CLEARWATER, Fla. – A collision on Tuesday evening has left a pedestrian with potentially life-threatening injuries and forced the closure of a major roadway in Clearwater.
First responders with the Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue were called to the 1700 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard at 6:19 p.m. following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, emergency crews found an adult male with severe injuries. He was designated as a trauma alert and subsequently airlifted to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. Authorities stated that his injuries are considered critical and possibly life-threatening.
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Due to the severity of the incident, officials have shut down the westbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. The closure remains in effect while traffic homicide investigators process the scene to determine the cause of the crash.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes until the roadway reopens.
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