Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Pinellas Park: Police
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle along Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park Tuesday evening, according to officers.
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The Pinellas Park Police Department said they responded to the crash at around 9 p.m. in the 7700 block of Park Boulevard. Officers said a man was walking across the road when he was hit by a vehicle.
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The man died from his injuries after the crash, according to authorities.
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Pinellas Park police said the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with their investigation. There are no signs that speed or alcohol were a factor in the crash, officers said.
The westbound lanes of Park Boulevard are closed at 76th Street, and police said they could be shut down for a few hours overnight. Drivers were being asked to avoid the area.
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