Todd L. Perrone, 49, dies when struck by street sweeper while crossing street in crosswalk in New Port Richie, Florida

Modified Date:

Thu, 12/21/2017 - 8:16am

Accident Date:

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Man dies in collision with street sweeper

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) — A Land O' Lakes man has died after being struck by a street sweeper while crossing a Pasco County intersection early Saturday. The Florida Highway Patrol says Todd L. Perrone, 49, was in a crosswalk when he was struck and killed by the street sweeper. Authorities say Perrone was pronounced dead at the scene and that incident is under investigation.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

People Involved:

Todd L. Perrone

City:

New Port Richey, FL

County:

Pasco County, FL

Area:

Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL