13-year-old Tampa girl hit, killed by teen driver: FHP

TAMPA, Fla. - A 13-year-old Tampa girl was hit and killed in Hillsborough County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials say a 17-year-old boy from Gibsonton was driving a Chevy Silverado northbound on US-41 just before 11 p.m.

According to troopers, north of Big Bend Road, the 13-year-old entered the path of the truck and was hit.

Authorities say she died at the scene of the crash.

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