Pedestrian Dies Following Crash on 66th Street North

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 1:31 pm

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A 67-year-old Pinellas Park man has died from injuries suffered after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning on 66th Street North.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. on August 20, 2026, near 56th Avenue North.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 48-year-old Palm Harbor man was driving a Kia Soul northbound on 66th Street North when a pedestrian attempting to cross the roadway entered the path of the vehicle.

The Kia struck the pedestrian, who suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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FHP later provided an update stating that the pedestrian died at the hospital from injuries suffered in the collision.

The crash remains under investigation.

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