St. Petersburg Police Investigating Fatality Pedestrian Crash

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St. Petersburg Police Investigating Fatality Pedestrian Crash

Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on 4th Street North near 74th Avenue North.

The crash occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25. 2018.

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A Toyota Prius being driven by a 24 year-old St. Petersburg woman was traveling north on 4th Street North stricking and killing 78 year-old Carol Hotter of St. Petersburg.

Hotter died at the scene. The driver stopped and was cooperative and did not
show signs of impairment according to police.

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The investigation is ongoing.

4th Street was closed in both directions between 73- 75th Avenue North for several hours during the investigation.

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