Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in St. Petersburg

A pedestrian, identified as 89 year-old Quynh Van Pham, died as a result of getting struck by a vehicle in St. Petersburg.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019

Pham was walking westbound across 34th Street North, mid-block, in the 3400 block.

A 2018 Audi, four door sedan, was southbound on 34th Street North in the curb lane.

The driver braked and swerved to try to avoid the pedestrian.  The right front corner of the Audi struck Pham, and he suffered life-threatening injuries. He died later at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.

The driver was not injured, and he stopped and cooperated with the investigation. Police say alcohol was not a factor and the investigation is continuing.