Pedestrian dies after crash with Hillsborough deputy’s vehicle: HCSO
Jun 21, 2026
A pedestrian died after being struck by a Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office vehicle on West Hillsborough Avenue.The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday near Ambassador Drive, when an unmarked HCSO Chevrolet Silverado tra
veling eastbound struck a pedestrian crossing outside a marked crosswalk. The deputy stopped and provided aid until EMS arrived.The pedestrian, identified as 27-year-old Dudane Anderson III, was taken to St. Josephs Hospital Main and died Sunday afternoon.The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.Deputy Jonathan Kennon, the driver, has been with HCSO for eight years and has no record of prior crashes or disciplinary actions. He is on administrative duty pending the investigations outcome.
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