Florida man dies after being run over by son several times outside bar: deputies
An 86-year-old Florida man was run over by his son several times on Saturday night
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An 86-year-old Florida man was run over by a truck driven by his son several times on Saturday night and died at the hospital, according to officials.
Just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to R Bar, in Treasure Island, FL and found a 2019 black Dodge Ram backed into a parking space in the parking lot.
Investigators say 86-year-old Thomas McKeown walked towards the truck and appeared to fall down in front of the truck.
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According to investigators, the truck started to move and run over McKeown, dragging him, and reversed and moved forward several times, hitting the 86-year-old every time before fleeing the scene.
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Upon further investigation, deputies said that Thomas McKeown’s son, 61-year-old Mark McKeown, was driving the truck. Officials say Mark McKeown was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death.
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Thomas McKeown was taken to a local hospital and later died from his injuries, according to deputies.
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Authorities say the driver could have been impaired when the crash happened and that the investigation is ongoing.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, who was not immediately available to comment on the case.