St. Petersburg Police Press Release


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: 2021-004576
Date of original release: 02-06-21

Help Identify a Hit & Run Driver

Update on 2-9-21 at 8:51 a.m.

The driver of a 2013 Ford F350 Super Duty dually pick-up truck that struck and killed a pedestrian in the 6400 block of 38th Ave. N on February 6, 2021 and fled the scene, has been identified as Jerrod Scott Holle (DOB 10/03/1997). He turned himself in to police later that day.

The victim was identified as Douglas Clark Harry Hoover (DOB 07/14/1980).

At this time, it is unknown if alcohol played a role in this crash.

Traffic investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash, or anyone who may have video of the crash, to get in touch with them by calling 727-893-7780 and mentioning Report# 2021-004576.


Update on 2-6-21 at 3:22 p.m.

The driver of the white Ford F250/350 Super Duty dually pick-up truck, involved in this morning's crash, has turned himself in to police.

Investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash or has video to please give them call at 727-893-7780.


Released on 02-06-21 at 6:05 a.m.

St. Pete Police need the public's assistance identifying a vehicle and the driver who is responsible for a fatal hit and run crash in the 6400 block of 38th Ave N. around 1:15 this morning.

The white (unknown year) Ford F250/350 Super Duty dually pick-up truck, struck and killed an adult man in the 38th Ave. N median lane.

The vehicle left the scene continuing north on 38th Ave N and turned right onto 66th St., heading north. A passer-by saw the victim in the road and notified police.

If anyone has seen a truck similar to the one attached, with front end damage, please call us at 727-893-7780.

The victim's name will be released as soon as his family has been notified.

Truck

Truck similar to the one used in the Hit & Run

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