Crime & Safety

Tampa Police Seek Driver In Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash

A man died after he was brought to a hospital following a hit-and-run crash near N. Armenia Ave., Tampa police said.

TAMPA, FL — Tampa police are investigating an early Sunday morning traffic fatality after a man in his early 40s was brought to a hospital with injuries from a hit-and-run crash near N. Armenia Ave. and E. Hamilton Ave.

The man later died from his injuries, according to Tampa police.

Officers responded to the hospital just after 5 a.m. after learning that the man had been hit by a car near the intersection and brought there.

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Investigators immediately began gathering evidence and developing leads in the case.

Detectives are now asking to speak with the driver of the vehicle involved, Tampa police said.

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No details were provided about the car or the driver’s identity.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call Tampa police at 813-231-6130 and refer to report No. 26-336350.

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