TAMPA, Fla. — A man found inside a car in a ditch in Tampa has died, police said. And, a homicide investigation is now underway.
According to police, officers responded around 8 p.m. Monday to a call in the 4900 block of Lake Avenue E where they found a car in a ditch.
Inside the car was a man with "upper body trauma." He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died, police said.
Officers say Lake Avenue E between 48th Street N and 50th Street N was closed for several hours during the preliminary investigation.
Police say the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.
