Jeffrey Young Hit and Killed on 66th Street North and 78th Avenue North in Pinellas Park

Jeffrey Young, 73, was in a wheelchair was trying to cross the street when he was struck by a vehicle

Jeffrey Young
Jeffrey Young Hit and Killed on 66th Street North and 78th Avenue North in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park, FL – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Pinellas Park on Monday morning, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.

The incident took place on 66th Street North and 78th Avenue North at about 6:25 a.m. March 31.

According to the report, a Nissan Titan truck was heading north on 66th Street North when it hit a man in a wheelchair who was trying to cross the street.

The victim, Jeffrey Young, 73, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The driver, Glenn Hogue, 38, was unhurt and stayed at the scene

The incident is under investigation.