NewsPinellas County

Actions

Police searching for hit-and-run driver after e-bike crash in St. Petersburg: SPPD

Covering_Pinellas.png
Posted

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Police are searching for a driver who fled after striking a man riding an e-bike early Monday morning in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD).

Authorities said the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. in the 200 block of 34th Street North. The man was riding an e-bike northbound when he was hit by a Honda Accord, according to an SPPD spokesperson.

Police said the driver got out of the vehicle and ran from the scene. The suspect has not been located.

The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Pasco County mom of 5 takes in 3 children left without food or power whose mother faces neglect charges

Jasmine Young, a mother of 5, opened her home to three neglected girls as their mother faces child neglect charges for leaving them without food, power or water.

Pasco County mom of 5 takes in 3 children whose mother faces neglect charges