Pedestrian Dies Following a Hit and Run Crash on Ulmerton Road by DUI Driver, Police Say

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Shayla Collins arrested following fatal DUI hit and run crash.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) continues to investigate a crash that occurred at the intersection of 49th Street N and Ulmerton Road.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:28 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

According to troopers, 26 year-old Shayla Collins of Tampa was traveling southbound on 49th Street approaching Ulmerton Road. Collins turned left onto eastbound Ulmerton Road and struck 36 year-old Kevin Mullins of St. Petersburg.

Collins’ 2014 Kia Soul collided with Mullins near the intersection. Troopers say Collins fled the scene of the crash but was located a short distance from the scene.

Mullins was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with critical injuries.

Collins was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital with minor injuries.

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that Mullins died on May 13, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Troopers have charged Collins with DUI with serious injuries and leaving the scene with serious injuries.

New charges are expected as a result of the death.