CPD: 2 suffer life-threatening injuries after being struck by car

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Two people were hit by a car as they cross Court Street, just east of Missouri Avenue, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

It happened around 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Both pedestrians were taken to Morton Plant Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police say the driver remained on scene and was coordinating with traffic homicide investigators.

Eastbound lanes will remain closed as the investigation is conducted.

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