Crime & Safety

Name Released of Pedestrian Killed on US 41

Sarasota Police say David Michael Diangelo, a 50-year-old homeless man, was killed after he was hit by a car.

Sarasota Police say the along Tamiami Trail is David Michael Diangelo, who was homeless.

Police released the man's identity Wednesday afternoon after contacting his family. The 50-year-old was born in Detroit, police said.

No charges have been filed and the crash remains under investigation, police said.

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Police say the pedestrian was attempting to cross Tamiami Trail at about 6:45 p.m. Sunday just south of Bee Ridge and Bay roads, and was hit by a southbound pickup truck.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to notify Officer Bales at 941-364-7323.

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