A Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a fatal crash with a pedestrian in Central Florida.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy was recently involved in a crash with a pedestrian, and the pedestrian died from his injuries.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:20pm in the area of West Hillsborough Avenue and Ambassador Drive near Tampa.
The deputy was operating an unmarked 2024 Chevrolet Silverado while traveling eastbound in the center lane of West Hillsborough Ave when contact was made with a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk. The deputy immediately pulled over and rendered aid until EMS could arrive, according to HCSO.
The pedestrian, 27-year-old Dudane Anderson III, was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital, but despite the medical staff’s attempts to treat his injuries, he was pronounced deceased.
The Florida Highway Patrol assumed the investigation.
“The loss of life is always tragic. My deepest sympathies are with the entire Anderson family,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This tragedy weighs heavily on our entire Sheriff’s Office. We are committed to supporting a thorough investigation.”
35-year-old Deputy Jonathan Kennon, was driving the HCSO vehicle at the time of the crash. Deputy Kennon has been with the Sheriff’s office for eight years and has no disciplinary or internal affairs history, to include crashes, according to local law enforcement. Deputy Kennon was on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Source: West Orlando News
Published: 2026-08-16 15:01:00