Officers from Pinellas Park Police Department along with Pinellas Park Fire Rescue responded to reports of a hit and run crash that occurred in the 5800 block of 102nd Avenue North at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Officers received reports that the driver of one of the vehicles fled south on foot from the crash scene. They were able to visualize a subject floating in the pond near the crash scene. Officers established a perimeter around the pond and called for air support from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and a boat to launch into the pond.
After about 45 minutes, the subject came to shore and was apprehended by awaiting officers and a K-9 unit.
He was transported to Northside Hospital for a medical evaluation. The extent of injuries to the victim of the hit and run crash are unknown at this time.
Additional information and charges the subject is facing are forthcoming.
Great job.