Woman Arrested in Fatal New Tampa Hit-and-Run
A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in New Tampa. The incident occurred on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near 43rd Street, where an 82-year-old man, identified as Francisco Lugo, was struck while crossing the road with…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 31, 2026 —
A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred in New Tampa. The crash resulted in the death of an 82-year-old man.
The incident took place on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near 43rd Street. The victim, identified as Francisco Lugo, was reportedly crossing the road using a walker at the time of the collision.
Authorities have identified the driver involved as Danielle Nicole Grant. According to the report, Grant is alleged to have left the scene of the crash without stopping or reporting the incident, actions that are typically required by law following a traffic accident, especially one involving injury or fatality.
Further details regarding the arrest, including the specific charges filed against Grant and the timeline of the investigation, were not immediately available. The circumstances leading up to the crash are also under investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by By Tony Marrero, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
