Release posted on 10-22-24 at 8:06 AM

The victim's name is Edward Webb (DOB 11/16/53).

Shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, October 21, a Jeep SUV, reported stolen earlier in the day, was traveling northbound on 12th Street S. at a high rate of speed and turned westbound onto 9th Avenue South. It struck Edward Webb as he was walking across 9th Avenue South. The jeep fled and was abandoned at 9th Avenue South and 14th Street South.

The victim later died of his injuries at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.

If you have any information on the driver please call the St. Petersburg Police at 728-893-7780.

Release posted on 10-21-24 at 9:02 PM

Shortly after 8 p.m., a jeep hit a man in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue S.

The victim later died of his injuries at Bayfront Health.

The driver abandoned the jeep a short distance away from the crash and ran from the scene.The jeep was determined to be a stolen vehicle.

If you have any information on the driver please call the St. Petersburg Police at 728-893-7780.