City of Tampa, FL

10/16/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2023 13:21

TAMPA POLICE INVESTIGATES FATAL HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT AT 2600 BLOCK OF CAUSEWAY BLVD NEAR THE SHRIMP DOCKS News Tampa Police Incident Date/Time: 10/16/2023 between 12:00 AM-6:30[...]

Incident Date/Time: 10/16/2023 between 12:00 AM-6:30 AM

Location: 2600 block of Causeway Blvd

On October 16, 2023, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Tampa Police Officers responded to the 2600 block of Causeway Blvd, near the Shrimp Docks, in reference to a deceased white male. Upon officers arrival, they located the deceased male on the southbound shoulder of the highway, near the bike lane. Near the victim, officers also located a blue "Huffy" bicycle and several pieces of vehicle debris. Based on the preliminary investigation, the hit and run is believed to have occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., on October 16, 2023.

The victim was identified and next-of-kin was notified.

Officers are actively searching for the vehicle and suspect involved. The color of the vehicle is unknown, but evidence suggests that the vehicle involved is a 2016-2019 Honda Civic with front end passenger side damage(Headlight and Side Marker).

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is encouraged to contact Tampa Police at 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS (8477).

Officer Stefon Filer

Tampa Police Department

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813-276-3252