Crime & Safety

Boy, 9, On Bike Killed In St. Pete SUV Crash: Reports

A 9-year-old boy riding his bicycle was hit and killed by an SUV in St. Petersburg's Meadowlawn neighborhood Sunday evening, reports said.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A 9-year-old boy riding a bicycle died after being hit by an SUV on Sunday evening in St. Petersburg, according to multiple reports.

The fatal crash happened near the intersection of 63rd Avenue N. and 12th Street in the Meadowlawn neighborhood just after 6:30 p.m., the Tampa Bay Times reported.

The boy was brought to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to WFLA.

Find out what's happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The driver, who stayed at the scene, is cooperating with investigators, Fox 13 said.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.