A 13-year-old girl tragically lost her life on Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking near a Tampa highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident has left the community in mourning as they grapple with the sudden and heartbreaking loss of such a young life.
Around 10:55 p.m., a 17-year-old boy from Gibsonton was driving northbound on US-41. The road, which is known for its heavy traffic, can be particularly dangerous at night. The teen driver, likely unaware of what was about to unfold, was heading home when the unimaginable happened.