Pedestrian dies after being struck by TECO Line Streetcar in Tampa: TPD

TAMPA, Fla. — A pedestrian died after being struck by a trolley in Tampa late Wednesday night, according to the Tampa Police Department (TPD). TPD said officers responded around 11 p.m. Wednesday to the 700 block of Channelside Drive after receiving reports of a pedestrian struck by a trolley, according to a press release. Investigators said the adult man was seated along the edge of the trolley tracks when he stood up and walked into the path of the approaching trolley. The trolley immediately stopped, according to police. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available. HOA said yes, but the CDD says no: Sun City Center homeowners ordered to remove backyard fences For years, homeowners in one Hillsborough County neighborhood had fences around their backyards — fences that were approved by their homeowners' association. But now, another organization with government powers says some of those fences are blocking drainage easements and have to go, at the owners' expense. Sun City Fences Latest Hillsborough County News from Tampa Bay 28 4 crashes in one week leave Sulphur Springs neighbors fearing for their safety Jada Williams State-of-the-art eSports arena opens at middle school Scott Sutton Morgan Wallen to kick off 2027 stadium tour with 2 nights in Tampa Tampa Bay Burger Week is back and benefiting a good cause Denis Phillips