Tarpon Springs, FL (March 28, 2023) - Police in Tarpon Springs were called to the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash on Tuesday morning, March 28th. The accident happened on U.S. Highway 19 near Klosterman Road.

According to a report from the scene, a 17-year-old girl tried to cross the road when she was hit by a Toyota pickup truck that was traveling northbound. The girl, who was not identified, died at the crash scene. The driver of the Toyota fled the area. Police are searching for a 2014-2017 Silver Toyota Tundra in connection with the accident. The truck is believed to have serious front-end damage. 

An investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone with details is asked to contact the Tarpon Springs Police Department.

No further information is available.

Hit-and-run accidents in Florida account for about 20% of all reported traffic accidents in our state. These collisions are often serious in nature and can end with long-lasting injuries or even death. Victims of hit-and-run collisions are normally innocent individuals who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim's family following this fatal hit-and-run crash in Tarpon Springs.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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