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Traffic Fatality: 20-year-old man dies after high-speed crash on 22nd Avenue South in St. Petersburg

A 20-year-old man critically injured in a two-vehicle traffic crash at 22nd Avenue South and 13th Street South on Sunday has died.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on July 14th. A blue Toyota Corolla, occupied by Jeremiah Jones of St. Petersburg and 26-year-old Herbert Jones, was traveling eastbound on 22nd Avenue South at a high speed.

At the intersection, a black Ford Edge, driven by a 62-year-old man from Altamonte Springs, attempted a westbound turn onto 22nd Avenue South from 13th Street South. The Toyota crossed into the westbound lanes of 22nd Avenue South, leading to a collision. The Toyota rolled several times, and Jeremiah Jones was ejected from the vehicle before it came to a stop.

Jeremiah Jones was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he died on Monday, July 15, due to his injuries.

On Friday, July 26, 2024, SPPD Traffic Investigators announced they were looking for Herbert Jones after determining Jones was the driver of the car that crashed and killed Jeremiah Jones. The two men are not related. 

Anyone with information about Herbert Jones’ whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. If they’d like to remain anonymous, text “SPPD” + your tip to TIP411.

The driver of the Ford Edge remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

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