Clearwater crash involving pedestrian closes Gulf Boulevard

CLEARWATER — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Saturday in am incident that has shut down both directions of Gulf Boulevard, officials say.

The crash took place in the 1200 block of Gulf Boulevard at an undisclosed time. Clearwater officials announced that the crash took place about 6 p.m.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries, officials say, but no other details were released.

Both north and southbound traffic on Gulf Boulevard will be closed for up two hours while officers investigate the crash. Motorists should avoid the area.