News: Father and son fatally struck by vehicle while crossing Clearwater street

CLEARWATER, FL – A pedestrian accident in Clearwater Friday night left a father and son dead, police said.

According to WTSP , the two men were struck by an SUV in the vicinity of Court Street and S. Missouri Avenue. Investigators said 37-year-old Christopher Pryor was pushing his 59-year-old father George Pryor across the street in a wheelchair when they were both hit by the vehicle.

A 52-year-old Tampa woman who was driving the SUV stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.

Authorities said the victims were not at a traffic signal or in a crosswalk at the time of the accident.

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