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Larry Hockaday Killed in Panama City Pedestrian Crash on U.S. Highway 98 on October 20, 2026

Fatal pedestrian collision near Redwood Avenue remains under investigation

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Published:
October 23, 2026
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Last Updated:
7 hours ago

Panama City, FL

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Oct 20, 2026

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Larry Hockaday, 69, of Panama City, died after an SUV struck him on U.S. Highway 98 near Redwood Avenue on October 20, 2026. Police said an eastbound Toyota SUV hit him while he was attempting to cross the highway. The department’s Traffic Unit is investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.
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Larry Hockaday, 69, of Panama City, was fatally injured when an SUV struck him on U.S. Highway 98 near Redwood Avenue on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to Panama City police. The department’s preliminary findings indicate that a Toyota SUV was traveling east when it struck Hockaday as he attempted to cross the highway. Officers responded around 10 p.m. Hockaday was transported to a local hospital and later died of his injuries. The Panama City Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the collision. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Panama City police at 850-872-3100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 850-785-TIPS.

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Accident Victims:
Accident Victim
Name:
Larry Hockaday
Age:
69
Injury:
Fatal
Accident Details:
Location:
Panama City, FL
Type:
Pedestrian Accident
Severity:
Fatal
US Route:
U.S. Highway 98
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