Carlos M. Cruz-Torres, 70, critically injured in pedestrian collision on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Modified Date:
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 1:05pmAccident Date:
Friday, December 2, 2016Tarpon Springs Pedestrian Killed in Friday Night Crash
According to the Tarpon Springs Police Department, Carlos M. Cruz-Torres was crossing the road in the 900 block just before 7 p.m. when he was hit by a 2000 Nissan driven by Carly R. Walker, 21, of Tarpon Springs. Police say Walker was in the westbound lane.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Carlos M. Cruz-Torres
Carly R. Walker
Roadway:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DriveCity:
Tarpon Springs, FLCounty:
Pinellas County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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Let me clarify something. he
Let me clarify something. he is NOT dead. He has critical injuries.
Dean Anonymous, Thank you
Dean Anonymous, Thank you very much for providing corrected information. I have updated our page here. Hopefully the media source that reported this information incorrectly will also update the information on their site. Regards, Ingrid, Accident Data Center
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