TITUSVILLE, Fla. – A 70-year-old man has died more than two weeks after he was hit while crossing a road in Titusville, according to police.
Officers announced Friday that Howard Longchamps died on Oct. 21 following the crash on Oct. 5.
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Investigators said Longchamps was using the crosswalk to cross Dairy Road near Oak Park Elementary when he was hit by a black 2017 Mazda 6.
The collision threw the 70-year-old victim at least 10 feet off the road, according to a news release. Longchamps was rushed to the hospital, where he died 16 days later from his injuries.
Police have not said whether the 35-year-old driver of the Mazda will face any charges for the deadly crash. As such, News 6 has decided not to name the driver even though he has been identified by investigators.
Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call Titusville police at 321-264-7800.
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