The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers are investigating a fatality crash at approximately 3:25 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023.
The collision occurred between a Toyota 4Runner and a pedestrian in a wheelchair. The pedestrian, a 66-year-old male from Largo, attempted to cross the roadway against a pedestrian traffic signal, leading to the fatal crash.
Despite being rushed to a nearby trauma center by ambulance, the pedestrian succumbed to the injuries sustained during the collision. The driver of the Toyota 4Runner was only identified as a 45-year-old male from Madeira Beach.
Based on preliminary information, the driver of the Toyota 4Runner was traveling northbound on Seminole Boulevard, south of 110th Avenue North. At the intersection, the pedestrian in a wheelchair attempted to cross the roadway, violating a pedestrian traffic signal. The pedestrian entered the path and was struck by the vehicle.
This tragic incident highlights the importance of pedestrian safety and adherence to traffic signals for both drivers and pedestrians alike.