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St. Petersburg Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying SUV Involved in Hit-and-Run

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Police traffic investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a black SUV involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a man seriously injured. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

A 62-year-old man was riding an electric scooter southbound on 34th Street North when he fell while attempting to turn east onto 22nd Avenue North. A black SUV traveling behind the scooter ran over the man and fled the scene eastbound on 22nd Avenue North.

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The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to the trauma center at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg.

Investigators have released a photo of the damaged electric scooter in connection with the case. The suspect vehicle was described as a black SUV, but no details were released.

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Anyone with information about the SUV or the driver is urged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

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