If You Know The Identity Of Driver Who Hit Bicyclist, Contact St. Pete Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Update: The vehicle accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist early Sunday morning has been identified as a 1999-2004 Nissan Xterra, St. Pete authorities said.

The Xterra has damage to the right front side and a missing antenna. The color of the Xterra has not been released.

Police have released the identity of the victim, Carl Budinsky, a 43-year-old man who was last reported as in critical condition by medical staff at Bayshore Hospital.

Budinksy rode an electric Ancheer Cross County bicycle eastbound in the 7800 block of 38th Avenue North when the Xterra hit him from behind at about 4:30 a.m. The driver immediately drove away, officers said.

If you know the identity of the driver or have seen the vehicle with the above-described damage, contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or text the letters, SPPD and your tip to TIP411.

Original St. Pete Patch Story:

A 43-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after a vehicle hit him from behind early Sunday morning, St. Pete police said.

The vehicle and the bicycle headed in the eastbound direction on 38th Avenue North at about 4:45 a.m., police said.

At about 78th Street North, the vehicle hit the bicyclist and then drove away, according to investigators.

There is no description of the vehicle as of Monday morning.

*St. Pete police will not release the name of the victim because of Marsy's Law.