Release updated on 09-24-24 at 10:56 AM

Have you seen him?

Detectives are seeking the public's help to identify a man seen running from the scene of a serious traffic crash with injuries at the intersection of 54th Avenue North and 12th Street North on Sept. 19.

The runner was the driver of a 2006 Toyota Avalon involved in a crash with a 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup truck at the 54th Ave. N. and 12th St. N. intersection shortly after 2 p.m. that day. Detectives would like to locate and speak to the Toyota driver.

He is a black man, approximately 25 years old, and 5-foot-6. He has a thin build and broad shoulders. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, pink and white shorts, white sneakers, and pink fabric, possibly a shirt or towel, wrapped around his head.

The man was picked up by the driver of another vehicle a few blocks away, and they left the scene.

The 18-year-old driver of the Chevy pickup involved in the crash was taken to a local hospital, where he was last listed in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information should contact Officer Troy Harper at (727) 892-5208 or to remain anonymous text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

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Release posted on 09-20-24 at 10:07 AM

On Thursday, Sept. 19, at 2:02 p.m., a 2006 maroon Toyota Avalon sedan traveling westbound in the 1100 block of 54th Avenue North at a high rate of speed and recklessly through traffic collided with 2005 maroon Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck at the intersection of 54th Avenue North and 12th Street North.

Just before the crash, the 18-year-old driver of the Chevy pickup truck, who was traveling southbound on 12th Street North, had made a stop at the intersection of 54th Ave. N. and 12th St. N. He was attempting to cross 54th Avenue North when the crash occurred.

On impact, the Chevy pickup rolled onto its roof, trapping the driver. The unidentified driver of the Toyota sedan climbed out of his vehicle and ran away from the scene. Investigators said the Toyota driver was picked by another vehicle a few blocks away.

The 18-year-old driver was taken to a local hospital, where he was last listed in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information should contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.