Troopers investigate pedestrian death on 66th Street in Lealman crash

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 10:04 am

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Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) continue investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in unincorporated St. Petersburg.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, on 66th Street near 56th Avenue N

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A 57-year-old male driver was traveling southbound on 66th Street North, north of 56th Avenue North in a 2019 Ford van.

Troopers say the 79-year-old pedestrian walked westbound across the roadway and entered the path of and was struck by the van.

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The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.

The roadway reopened at approximately 10:15 a.m.

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