St. Pete Teen Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that sent a 13-year-old girl to the hospital Thursday morning.

According to the agency, a Toyota Tacoma was exiting a driveway in the 5700 block of 28th Street North around 8:17 a.m. Dec. 1. At that time, a bicycle ridden by Julianna Minnick, 13, was heading north on the west sidewalk.

Troopers say the truck hit Minnick’s bike, causing it to overturn. After the impact, the truck’s driver stopped briefly, but then continued south on 28th Street North. The girl suffered minor injuries and was taken to All Children’s Hospital for treatment, a highway patrol report said.

The motorist involved is described as a black male. The vehicle was a newer model Tacoma that was black in color. Troopers say the truck has tinted windows, a lifted wheel base, chrome bumpers and decals on the rear window.

Anyone with information about the truck or its driver is asked to call the highway patrol at 813-631-4020. Tips may also be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS.

No further information is available at this time.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol