Deadly Crash Overnight in Tampa Claims 39-Year-Old Woman

TAMPA, Fla. – At 9:38 PM on Wednesday night, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 1800 block of Busch Blvd.

An adult female pedestrian was reportedly crossing Busch Blvd. E, northbound, when she was struck by a Toyota Scion driven by an adult Hispanic male. The pedestrian was displaced into the westbound lane of Busch Blvd and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Toyota remained on scene, cooperating with the investigation. Traffic along Busch Blvd was closed for approximately three hours.

This remains an active investigation and updates can be provided as they become available.

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