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Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Gandy Boulevard Under Investigation by Florida Highway Patrol

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is actively investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Gandy Boulevard on December 27, 2023 at approximately 10:30 p.m. The incident involved a Nissan Maxima traveling eastbound in the 13090 block of Gandy Boulevard.

East of San Fernando Boulevard, a 58-year-old pedestrian from Hopatcong, New Jersey, attempted to cross Gandy Boulevard and was struck by the Maxima.

Following the initial collision, the driver of the Maxima, a 23-year-old Seminole woman, stopped and exited the vehicle to assist the pedestrian. However, she was struck by another vehicle, a Kia Optima, traveling eastbound during this process. The driver of the Kia, a 23-year-old Tampa woman, emerged unharmed from the incident.

The driver of the Nissan Maxima sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for medical attention.

The pedestrian, a 58-year-old man from Hopatcong, New Jersey, died from his injuries sustained in the crash after being transported to an area hospital.

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