23-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while riding scooter

TAMPA, FL – A man riding an electric scooter was killed when he fell and was struck by a vehicle in Tampa on Sunday.

According to the Tampa Bay Times, the victim was attempting to cross a concrete median near the intersection of 51st Avenue and 66th Street when he fell off the scooter.

The 23-year-old man was then struck by a passing vehicle. The driver continued down the road without stopping.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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