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Tampa Auto Accident Kills Man Helping Dog

A Tampa auto accident leaves a 22-year-old man dead after he is struck by a vehicle while coming to the aid of a dog. The fatal incident took place at approximately 7:00 PM, on Saturday evening, January 16, 2010, near County Line Road.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim, John Christopher Morgan, 22, of Lakeland, spotted a dog in the road and made an attempt to cross the eastbound lanes of State Route 60 to rescue the animal. As he was attempting to cross the road, he was struck by James Borgiet, 60, of West Palm Beach, who was heading eastbound.

The force of the impact threw Morgan from the road. Rescue crews who arrived on the scene pronounced the man dead from injuries sustained in the accident.

It was unclear whether Borgiet suffered any injuries as a result of the accident. No other injuries were reported.

There was no information made available as to why the dog was in the street or who owned the animal.

The fatal pedestrian accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It was not made known whether Borgiet saw Morgan or made any attempt to avoid the man crossing the street.

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