News: Land O’Lakes woman trying to cross State Road 54 struck and killed by vehicle

LAND O’LAKES, FL – State troopers were called to the scene of a pedestrian fatality in Pasco County early Thursday morning.

Pasco News Online reports the victim was a 21-year-old woman from Land O’Lakes.  The Florida Highway Patrol said she was running southbound across State Road 54 at about 5 a.m. when she entered the path of an eastbound Dodge Challenger near Collier Parkway.

The woman was hit by the Dodge and was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital.   There was no word on whether the Dodge driver, a 20-year-old Tampa man, was injured in the collision.

https://www.pasconewsonline.com/news/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-on-sr-54-in-land-o-lakes/article_91d7e335-5d46-4645-ae0b-8533e0c65a08.html

At Whittel & Melton, our experienced team of Pasco County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys are here to help if you or a loved one have been struck by a vehicle on area roadways.  We will review your case and do everything we can to get you compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Contact us today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.