Cops Seek Identity Of Driver Accused Of Not Stopping To Aid Bicyclist After Hitting Him

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Carl Budinsky, 43, a victim of a hit-and-run crash on 38th Avenue North early Sunday, has died, a St. Pete police news release said.

Police are still searching for the driver of a silver or gray Nissan Xterra who hit Budinksy from behind as he rode his electronic bicycle, and then immediately drove away just after 4:30 a.m. The incident occurred in the 7800 block of 38th Avenue North.

The Nissan Xterra was made between 1999 to 2004.

Anyone with information that can help officers with this case can call the SPPD non-emergency line at 727-893-7780, or text the letters, SPPD, and your tip to TIP411.

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