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Clearwater Woman Critically Injured in Pedestrian Collision
The daughter of a 53-year-old woman who was critically injured in a hit-and-run is pleading for the driver to come forward. Tammie Whiting was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg in critical condition after she was hit by a vehicle on November 20th. Whiting, a mother of four and grandmother of six, sustained injuries that include major head trauma in the accident. Her daughter, Quantel, is now making a plea to the driver to come forward and turn himself/herself in. According to police, Whiting was crossing Myrtle Avenue at Turner Street in the crosswalk, and intersection in Clearwater Beach. She had waited for the green light before she was hit by a southbound car that had run the red light. The driver of the car then sped off, officials say.
Florida Cyclist Identified in Friday Morning’s Accident
A Tallahassee man was struck while riding his bicycle early Friday morning on North Monroe Street. The victim has been identified as Scott T. Dewert of Tallahassee, Florida. Dewert was riding on the shoulder along North Monroe when a Nissan Murano driven by a 38-year-old female from Tallahassee hit him as she exited a nearby credit union. She struck Dewert, which knocked him off of his back and into the street. Dewert was hit by an oncoming Honda Accord while lying in the street. Dewert was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pedestrian Accident in Gainesville
On the first Friday in April, emergency crews were called to Waldo Road in Gainesville after a vehicle hit two people. One of the victims died at the scene, and the other was taken to the UF Health Shands Hospital with critical injuries.
Study Shows Florida Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians
A study from Smart Growth America last year showed that Florida is the most dangerous state in the United States for pedestrians, and the four most dangerous places to walk in the state are Orlando, Tampa, Clearwater and Jacksonville.
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