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11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2026 11:11

Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash News Tampa Police TAMPA, FL. (November 12, 2026) - - Tampa Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened[...]

TAMPA, FL. (November 12, 2026) - - Tampa Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened overnight.

On November 11, 2026, at around 11:00 p.m., Tampa Police responded to the 700 block of Channelside Drive in reference to a pedestrian struck by the trolley.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the pedestrian, an adult male, was seated along the edge of the trolley track. As the trolley approached, the pedestrian stood up and walked into the path of the oncoming trolley. The trolley immediately stopped. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, where he died as a result of the injuries sustained.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as the investigation allows.

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