FHP: Tampa pedestrian dies after trying to cross Dale Mabry Highway

TAMPA, Fla. - A 34-year-old Tampa man was hit and killed by a car while trying to cross Dale Mabry Highway Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Around 10 p.m., troopers say a 17-year-old from Lutz was driving his Nissan 370Z in the inside lane of Dale Mabry Highway headed south.

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According to officials, the teen was near Carrollwood Place Circle when the 34-year-old man tried to cross and walked into the path of the Nissan.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital which is where he died, according to officials.

FHP says the 17-year-old driver was not injured.