DumpTruck Hits, Kills Man In St. Pete Friday: Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — UPDATE: A dump truck hit and killed a pedestrian crossing 28th Street North in St. Pete Friday morning at about 6:35 a.m., St. Pete police said.

The truck drove southbound as the victim, John McDougal, 54, crossed the street from east to west and was hit by the truck. Medical officials pronounced McDougal dead at the crash location.

The driver stopped and has cooperated with officers.

Update:

St. Pete police said a hauling truck hit a man at 6:38 a.m. at Halkey Roberts Place (102nd Avenue North) and 28th Street North. At 9:12 a.m., the intersection remains closed for an investigation.

Original Patch Story:

Police have asked drivers in St. Petersburg to avoid the area of 102nd Avenue North and 28th Street North because of a fatal crashing involving a pedestrian.

Drivers should expect slow-downs near the crash location.

No other information has been released.

This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.