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ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2018-048425
11-06-18

Fatal Pedestrian Crash

At 9:16 a.m., an elderly man crossing 30th Avenue North at 31st Street was struck by a pick-up truck.

The victim, Francis Robert Hass (DOB 10-23-32)was transported to the hospital and later died of his injuries.

The driver, Jesse Todd Casazza (DOB 1-30-73) stopped and cooperated with the investigation.

There was no sign of impairment for the driver or the victim. No criminal charges are pending. The investigation is still underway.

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