An elderly man crossing Nebraska Avenue early Tuesday was struck by one vehicle and then run over by a passing pickup, authorities said. The pickup left the scene without stopping. Buford C. McClain, 74, of 8601 N. Nebraska Ave., died at the scene. Tampa police said the accident occurred at 6:45 a.m. at Nebraska Avenue and East Seward Street.
McClain, who may not have seen approaching traffic because he wore an eye patch, was crossing to the west side of Nebraska Avenue when he was struck by a 1998 Nissan, police said. The driver, James D. Champion, 47, of Tampa, tried to swerve to avoid McClain, police said. He then stopped to render assistance police said. McClain was then run over by a red pickup heading north. The truck left without stopping. No charges were filed against Champion, police said.
The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) 9 Dec 1998, Wed. Page 20
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McClain, who may not have seen approaching traffic because he wore an eye patch, was crossing to the west side of Nebraska Avenue when he was struck by a 1998 Nissan, police said. The driver, James D. Champion, 47, of Tampa, tried to swerve to avoid McClain, police said. He then stopped to render assistance police said. McClain was then run over by a red pickup heading north. The truck left without stopping. No charges were filed against Champion, police said.
The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) 9 Dec 1998, Wed. Page 20
Military Information: PVT, US ARMY
An elderly man crossing Nebraska Avenue early Tuesday was struck by one vehicle and then run over by a passing pickup, authorities said. The pickup left the scene without stopping. Buford C. McClain, 74, of 8601 N. Nebraska Ave., died at the scene. Tampa police said the accident occurred at 6:45 a.m. at Nebraska Avenue and East Seward Street.
McClain, who may not have seen approaching traffic because he wore an eye patch, was crossing to the west side of Nebraska Avenue when he was struck by a 1998 Nissan, police said. The driver, James D. Champion, 47, of Tampa, tried to swerve to avoid McClain, police said. He then stopped to render assistance police said. McClain was then run over by a red pickup heading north. The truck left without stopping. No charges were filed against Champion, police said.
The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) 9 Dec 1998, Wed. Page 20
Military Information: PVT, US ARMY
McClain, who may not have seen approaching traffic because he wore an eye patch, was crossing to the west side of Nebraska Avenue when he was struck by a 1998 Nissan, police said. The driver, James D. Champion, 47, of Tampa, tried to swerve to avoid McClain, police said. He then stopped to render assistance police said. McClain was then run over by a red pickup heading north. The truck left without stopping. No charges were filed against Champion, police said.
The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) 9 Dec 1998, Wed. Page 20
Military Information: PVT, US ARMY
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