A 2-year-old child was struck and killed by a pickup truck in a Pinellas County neighborhood, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred yesterday just before 4 p.m. on 49th Avenue North, west of 80th Street North. Authorities reported that the child had left a nearby home and entered the roadway, where the accident took place, according to WFLA.
Authorities identified the vehicle involved as a Ford F450 pickup truck, driven by a 34-year-old man from Valrico. The child was struck after entering the roadway and died at the scene. The incident prompted a response from multiple law enforcement agencies, as per FOX 13 News.
Officials have not released the identities of the child or the driver involved, but have provided details about the circumstances of the accident. Information from the Florida Highway Patrol was confirmed by local news outlets. The investigation into the incident is ongoing…