Car In Downtown St. Pete Fatal Hit-And-Run Found By Detectives

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Police, Wednesday night, found the car accused of killing a man in a fatal hit-and-run crash Sunday in St. Petersburg, according to a police news release.

Detectives said they still need information about the identity of the driver. Fifty-eight-year-old Hollis Heatherly crossed First Avenue North at 16th Street North at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Pete, authorities said. At the same time, a small black sports car drove westbound on First Avenue North and hit him as he walked near the intersection, and sped off. The victim died at the location three days before his 59th birthday, Oct. 6.

Heatherly's grandson also came into the world Oct. 6., three days following his grandfather's death. WFTS reported.

If you have any information about the driver's identity, call the St. Pete Police Department at 727-893-7780 or send an anonymous message by texting the letters "SPPD" and your tip to TIP411.