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Teen dies after being hit by vehicle at Tampa intersection of Sligh and Rome avenues

Traffic is closed at Rome Avenue N. and Sligh Avenue E. after a crash involving a pedestrian, Tampa police say.
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A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was struck by a car Friday.

Tampa Police officers said the teen who was hit crossing the road in Tampa Friday night has died from his injuries.

Jephte' German-Rogers, 16, was crossing northbound on E. Sligh Ave. about 3:44 p.m. when he was hit by a 1992 Honda Accord, according to police.

The entire intersection was closed for several hours as officials investigated the incident.

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