# Tragic Crash Claims 85-Year-Old Driver | Tampa News

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Podcast: [Tampa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045)
Published: 2026-07-19T23:20:38+00:00
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Tragedy struck Sunday afternoon when an 85-year-old man died after his Chevy Silverado plunged into a retention pond near Belcher Road in Pinellas County. The driver lost control while westbound on County Road 296, spun out, and veered off the road. Emergency crews rescued him but he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with no further details released. This heartbreaking incident serves as a sobering reminder of road dangers — our hearts go out to his family. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a771f171a4be346d

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