Release updated on 03-21-22 at 4:51 p.m.

At 8:47 a.m. today (03/21/22), a brown Nissan Sentra headed east in the 500 block of 1st Avenue South struck a 76-year-old woman as she crossed the street.

Traffic investigators said the pedestrian, identified as Anne Gould (DOB 03/24/1945) of St. Petersburg, was walking south to north across 1st Ave. S. when the incident occurred. She died on site.

The driver, who remained at the scene, is cooperating with investigators.

It is an ongoing investigation.

Release updated on 03-21-22 at 11:44 a.m.

All lanes on 1st Avenue South from 5th Street to 7th Street South have reopened following a fatal pedestrian involved traffic crash investigation.

Details will be released as they become available.

Release posted on 03-21-22 at 9:28 a.m.

First Avenue South is closed from 5th Street South to 7th Street South due to a fatal pedestrian involved traffic crash.

The incident occurred shortly after 8:45 a.m. on 1st Ave. South at 5th St. South. No further details are available at this time.

SPPD traffic investigators are on scene.

Motorists should avoid the area and seek an alternate route.