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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: 2019-047947
11-15-19

Hit & Run Crash

We need the public’s help to identify the driver in a hit and run crash involving a bicyclist. Video is attached.

On November 1st, a white Chevrolet sedan struck a bicyclist as he was crossing 49th Street on the Pinellas Trail (666 49th Street S.). The driver stopped to move the bicycle out of the roadway and drove off.

The victim suffered broken bones, but his injuries are not life-threatening. The victim is willing to talk to reporters. If interested, please contact the PIO office 727-893-7550.

If anyone has information on the driver, please contact the St. Petersburg Police Dept. 727-893-7780.

Video of crash

St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer