TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance following a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian late Monday evening.
The tragic incident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of N 50th St. and E 30th Ave. According to police, a woman in her mid-40s was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on N. 50th St.
The initial striking vehicle, described as a gray SUV, immediately fled the scene, leaving the victim in the roadway.
The victim was subsequently struck by a second vehicle. However, the driver immediately stopped, called 911, and remained at the scene to fully cooperate with responding officers. That driver is not facing charges at this time.
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Tampa Police detectives have launched an intensive investigation, focusing their efforts on identifying and locating the driver who fled. Key pieces of evidence were recovered at the scene, and police are currently working with local businesses to review video footage that may provide clues to the vehicle’s identity or license plate.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, saw a gray SUV in the area around 8:00 p.m. that night, or has any information about the vehicle or its driver, to immediately contact the Tampa Police Department.
HOW TO HELP:
- Call: Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130
- Reference: Report number 25-595168
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