Update: 03-28-19 - The pedestrian, 74-year-old James R. Igler (07/31/1944), died earlier today after being seriously injured in a hit and run crash at Central Avenue and 28th Street on Saturday, March 16th. The investigation into the crash continues and charges are pending.

Previously released on 03-16-19

On Saturday, March 16, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a Ford F150 Pick-Up truck, driven by Dwight Horne, DOB 11-25-70, of St. Petersburg, was northbound on 28th Street North crossing Central Avenue, when it hit a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 74 year old man, was in a marked crosswalk, attempting to cross 28th street. He sustained life-threatening injuries, and was transported to Bayfront Health.

Horne did not stop, but Police located him a short time after. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.