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Tampa pedestrian dies after being hit in street

 
Published Jan. 4, 2014

TAMPA — A pedestrian died after being struck by a car Friday night while he was walking in the street, authorities said.

Matthew Woods, 24, of Tampa was walking on E Palm Avenue near Nuccio Parkway about 9:20 p.m. Friday when he was hit by a Honda CR-V, according to Tampa police. Woods suffered severe injuries to his head and upper body and died later at a hospital.

Police were still interviewing witnesses Saturday, but Tampa Lt. Brian Gant said charges are not expected to be filed against the driver.