Articles Tagged with Pinellas County

LARGO, FL – A 56-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Boulevard lost his life after getting struck by two drivers, one of whom fled the scene Wednesday night. 

The Largo Police Department believes the hit-and-run suspect, who was the first driver, was operating a dark-colored Mercury SUV or Ford when he struck the victim, according to WFLA. 

The second motorist stayed at the scene. 

PINELLAS PARK, FL – A man walking in the area of 66th Street North and 96th Avenue North was hit by a driver who left the scene, leaving him in critical condition Thursday. 

WFLA said this collision happened around 4 a.m. The man, who was not named, was also listed in stable condition, police said. 

Police have not provided an update with regard to the events leading to this crash or provided a description of the suspect or their vehicle.

CLEARWATER, FL – A 75-year-old woman was left with critical, life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a driver of a dark-colored SUV who fled the scene Tuesday. 

WFLA said this collision happened before 8:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard along Rumba Island Bar & Grill. Upon arrival, an ambulance took the woman to a local hospital, where she is recovering.  

Clearwater Police started an investigation but do not have additional details at this time. They advise who has any information on this collision, or the suspect is urged to contact the department at the phone number listed in the initial source.