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1 dead after vehicle hits person in Tampa, police say

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Posted 11:27 AM, Aug 22, 2023
and last updated 2:05 PM, Aug 22, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. — One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Tampa early Tuesday morning.

The Tampa Police Department said officers arrived at West Kensington Avenue and South Dale Mabry Highway around 5:47 a.m. and found the person who was hit.

They attempted lifesaving measures, but the person passed away at the scene. The driver remained on the scene.

South Dale Mabry Highway between West El Prado Boulevard and West Euclid Avenue were closed during the investigation but reopened around 9 a.m.

Police are asking drivers to find alternate routes. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.