TAMPA, Fla – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that occurred late Sunday evening, claiming the life of one man and leaving a woman in critical condition.<\/p>\n
The backstory:<\/p>\n
Police say, shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday, a man in his 60s was pushing a woman in a wheelchair across N. Florida Ave near E. Ohio Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the Tampa Police Department, as the pair crossed from east to west in a poorly lit section of the roadway, and outside a designated crosswalk, they were struck by a 2005 Volvo traveling northbound.<\/p>\n
Despite the efforts of first responders, the man died at a nearby hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The woman, who was also taken to the hospital for medical care, remains listed in critical condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dig deeper:<\/p>\n
Police say the driver of the Volvo, remained at the scene and has been fully cooperative with the investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At this stage, investigators determined that speed or impairment were not factors in the collision.<\/p>\n
While the investigation remains active at this time, no citations have been issued, and no criminal charges are currently expected.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this article was gathered from a press release from the Tampa Police Department.<\/p>\n