St. Petersburg Police have arrested 85-year-old Darrell Elwin Briggs in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred shortly before 5 p.m. in the Publix parking lot at 200 37th Avenue North.
Investigators say 91-year-old Mary Broughton was struck by a car in the lot. She was transported to the hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Briggs, the driver, left the scene and drove to his home at a nearby apartment complex. Detectives later located the vehicle and took him into custody.
Booking photo of Darrell Elwin Briggs
Briggs is charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death. The investigation remains ongoing.