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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-
09-29-18

Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Date / Time of Release: 

September 29, 2018 at 0120 hours

Incident: 

Traffic Fatality Crash

Location: 

46th Avenue South and 34th Street South

Date / Time of Incident:

September 29, 2018 at 2041 hours

Brief Description of Incident:

A 2006 Buick Lacrosse, being driven by Jonte Johnson-Payne (B/M, 05/10/1988) was northbound on 34th Street South, approaching the intersection 46th Avenue South.  A pedestrian, female, 62 years of age, was crossing west to east on 34th Street South.  The front of the Buick Lacrosse struck the pedestrian, throwing her to the roadway.  The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Next of Kin Notified:

Next of kin has not been located to be notified.

Release Prepared by: Officer Jill Cox (TH4)

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