Big Bend Road in Riverview shut down at US 301 due to crash

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly crash involving a pedestrian shut down a portion of Big Bend Road near Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

The crash happened before 5:30 a.m. in the area of Big Bend Road and U.S. 301 in the Riverview area. Details are limited, but the sheriff's office confirmed the pedestrian was killed in the crash, resulting in westbound Big Bend being shut down.

Few other details about the crash are available, including what led to the crash.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area during their morning commute.