Man dies in fatal crash in Hillsborough

TAMPA -- A 54-year-old man was killed this morning in a traffic crash in north Tampa.

Hillsborough sheriff's deputies responded to a call and found Rudolph Bruney of E 121st Avenue lying in the road near 12313 N Taliaferro Ave. They said a 1986 Buick driven by Demario Berkhall, 27, of N 22nd Street in Tampa was heading west on 124th Avenue and stopped at a stop sign at 124th and Taliaferro. He then moved into the intersection and into the path of Bruney's Toyota. The Toyota flipped, ejecting Bruney, who was not wearing a seat belt, authorities said.

Bruney was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing, authorities said.

- Times staff writer