Pedestrian dies after crash with Hillsborough deputy’s vehicle: HCSO

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Florida
West Hillsborough Avenue near Ambassador Drive
Incident type
Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Florida Today in Florida: A 27-year-old pedestrian, Dudane Anderson III, died after being struck by a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office vehicle on West Hillsborough Avenue. The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. Saturday near Ambassador Drive when an unmarked HCSO Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound struck the pedestrian, who was crossing outside a marked crosswalk. The deputy stopped and provided aid until EMS arrived, and Anderson was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital – Main, where he died Sunday afternoon. Deputy Jonathan Kennon, the driver, has been with HCSO for eight years with no prior crashes or disciplinary actions.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Dudane Anderson III Pedestrian Fatal
Deputy Jonathan Kennon Unknown Unknown
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office At-fault party

Original reporting

Pedestrian dies after crash with Hillsborough deputy’s vehicle: HCSO

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