Pedestrian Killed In St. Pete Hit-And-Run

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for help locating a motorist involved in a fatal Monday night hit-and-run.

According to the agency, a person was killed by a SUV in the 3500 block of 49th Street North around 10:30 p.m. Jan. 9. That person, described only as a “transient pedestrian” by police, was sitting in the northbound median lane, near the double yellow lines, an email from the agency said.

An eyewitness happened to notice the person and was slowing to block the roadway. At that time, however, a light-colored, full-sized SUV struck the person, slowed and then took off, the email noted.

While the witness called 911, another vehicle struck the person. That motorist, Alma Moulton, stopped and also called 911.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, but died from injuries sustained in the crashes, the police department said.

Police are now looking for the first vehicle involved. It is believed to possibly be a Chevrolet Tahoe.

“The vehicle should have damage to the left front corner,” the agency noted.

Anyone with information about the SUV or its driver is asked to call the police department at 727-893-7780.

The identity of the person killed has not yet been released.

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