TPD Investigates Traffic Crash Involving a Pedestrian (Updated)
March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019 Update:
On February 9, 2019 TPD responded to West Pensacola Street and Cactus Street, reference a hit and run traffic crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian. The pedestrian would later succumb to their injuries. Since that time Investigators with the Traffic Homicide Unit have been working to find both the suspect and the involved vehicle. As the investigation continues, they are asking anyone with information about this case to please call them at (850) 891-4200. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.
This case is still an active investigation and TPD will provide updates when they are available.
February 9, 2019 Original:
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run traffic crash which occurred near West Pensacola Street and Cactus Street involving a vehicle and pedestrian. TPD and emergency responders were called to the scene at about 6:42 p.m. this evening for the accident and immediately provided medical attention for the injured pedestrian. Due to the significance of the crash, Traffic Homicide Investigators were called to the scene and assumed the investigation. The pedestrian involved in the accident was transported to a local hospital and sadly succumbed to their injuries.
TPD is asking motorists to avoid the area of West Pensacola Street and Cactus Street for the next several hours as road closures include all eastbound traffic on West Pensacola Street between Cactus Street and Dupree Street.
Traffic Homicide Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene or anyone with information about the accident to please call (850) 891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS. TPD will provide updates when they become available.
TPD will provide updates when they become available.
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