Articles Tagged with St. Petersburg

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a hit-and-run collision on I-275 North at mile marker 25 Friday night. 

Troopers are arriving at the scene. They have not disclosed how many automobiles and occupants were involved, specified any sustained injuries, revealed the circumstances leading up to this crash, or provided a description of the suspect and their vehicle. 

Additional information will be posted should it become available. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – At least one person sustained wounds in a collision reported in the Kenneth City area before 6:45 p.m. Friday. 

Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the 71st Street North, and 54th Avenue North junction at precisely 6:45 p.m. Troopers have blocked off the southbound lane, so drivers in the area may want to consider alternate routes, as they have provided no time estimate as to when the scene could clear. 

No developments were reported at this time. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol revealed that at least one person suffered injuries in a crash on I-275 North near Sawgrass Lake Park Monday. 

Troopers were summoned to the scene at approximately 5:19 p.m. and arrived at the crash site at precisely 5:42 p.m. They are investigating the specifics of this collision and have not indicated the contributing factors leading up to the crash, revealed the kind of people and vehicles involved, or other information. 

More details will be provided as it becomes available. 

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ST PETERSBURG, FL – A 15-year-old girl had hurried across 1st Avenue and was struck by a trolly, leaving her in critical condition Sunday. 

A FOX 13 News report showed that the teenage girl was coming off a SunRunner bus and allegedly ran or walked quickly across the road without using a crosswalk. As a result, she was struck, the impact jolting her several feet. The driver and two trolly occupants were also hospitalized, although their wounds were deemed minor.

The girl, whose name has not been released and who shall remain nameless due to her status as a minor, is recovering at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 36-year-old woman suffered critical, life-threatening injuries after she crossed an intersection and was struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday. 

Fox 13 News indicated this incident occurred at 2 a.m. at South Dr. MLK Jr. Street and 22nd Avenue South in the Cromwell Heights neighborhood. 

St. Petersburg Police confirmed that the suspect was operating a dark-colored Kia Forte, which sustained significant damage. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A driver cut off a 37-year-old woman on I-275, leading her vehicle to roll over and her suffering serious wounds Monday. 

FOX 13 News said the woman, who operated a Mazda 6, steered left to avoid striking the driver, who cut her off. Her attempt did not work, and she hit a traffic barrier, resulting in her car overturning several times. 

The woman was taken to an area hospital. Her current condition is unknown, and no pending charges were mentioned at this time. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – All U.S. 19 southbound lanes shut down due to a collision reported around 12:37 p.m. Thursday. 

FL 511 confirmed this crash occurred near 5th Avenue South. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida Highway Patrol revealed that at least one person suffered injuries in a collision on I-275 North at mile marker 26 Friday. 

Troopers were dispatched to the scene after 6 p.m. and are just arriving. They have not said what contributed to this collision or listed the number of people and vehicles involved. Updates will be provided as they become available. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – One lane at the 58th Avenue North and 28th Street North intersection is blocked due to an injury crash reported around 5:46 p.m. Friday, troopers revealed. 

It is not immediately clear what brought on this crash and when the scene will clear. Our newsroom will post updates as it becomes publicly available. 

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in northwest St. Petersburg on Saturday evening.

According to WFTS, a Harley-Davidson was southbound on 49th Street North at about 7 p.m. when a red Volkswagen sedan heading north turned left onto Ninth Avenue North, into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle then slammed into the front passenger side of the sedan.

The motorcyclist, later identified as 59-year-old Keith Thibodaux, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Volkswagen’s driver was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.

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