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Troopers investigating crash killing a pedestrian on Roosevelt Boulevard in Largo

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) continue to investigate after a crash kills a pedestrian in Largo.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Dodge Street.

Troopers say that driver of the sedan involved was traveling eastbound on Roosevelt Boulevard at the intersection of Dodge Street under a green traffic signal.

The pedestrian, a 33 year-old male, attempted to cross Roosevelt Boulevard and walked into the path of the vehicle.

Despite attempts to avoid a collision, the vehicle struck the pedestrian who was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg where he later died from his injuries.

The 19 year-old driver involved in the crash was not injured in the crash according to FHP.


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