Woman Dies After Being Struck by SUV on U.S. Highway 98
A 51-year-old Brooksville woman died after being struck by an SUV on U.S. Highway 98 west of Goodway Drive on Sunday night. The Florida Highway Patrol reported the woman was standing in the roadway at the time of the incident.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 7, 2026 — A 51-year-old woman from Brooksville has died following a traffic incident on U.S. Highway 98 on Sunday night. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that the woman was struck by an SUV while standing in the roadway.
The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 98, west of Goodway Drive. According to the FHP, the woman, whose name has not been released, was standing in the roadway when the collision took place. The exact time of the incident on Sunday night was not immediately provided.
The vehicle involved was an SUV. Details regarding the driver of the SUV, including their identity, condition, or any actions taken following the incident, were not immediately available. The FHP is handling the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatality.
The condition of the roadway and any contributing factors beyond the victim reportedly standing in the road were not specified in the initial report. No further information was provided regarding potential charges, ongoing investigations, or the specific date of the Sunday on which the incident occurred.
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