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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: 2019-041091
09-19-19

Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist

St. Petersburg police are investigating a crash involving an SUV and a bicyclist.

Shortly after noon, a northbound white SUV struck a bicyclist in the 2800 block of Dr. MLK St. North.

The bicyclist died at the scene. The driver stopped and is cooperating with the investigation.

North and southbound lanes of Dr. MLK St. will remain closed between 28th - 30th Avenue North for several hours for the investigation.

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