A motorist suffered severe burns after an unknown woman allegedly ignited gasoline while she was refueling in St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n
A 41-year-old woman is accused of deliberately igniting gasoline while a motorist was refueling at a gas station in St. Petersburg, Florida. The victim, who suffered burns to her arms and back, has been hospitalized in serious condition.<\/p>\n
The attack occurred on Thursday, September 10, 2026, around 8:00 pm at a Mobil station on 40th Avenue North. According to the St. Petersburg police cited by People<\/a>, Eleanor Crawford approached the motorist, who is also 41 years old, while she was filling her vehicle\u2019s tank.<\/p>\n The suspect allegedly first asked to use the victim\u2019s phone and then requested money. After the driver refused, she reportedly used a lighter to ignite the gasoline at the pump nozzle, according to initial information provided by investigators.<\/p>\n The flames quickly engulfed the vehicle and reached the victim. A witness told FOX 13 Tampa Bay<\/a> that he helped the injured woman into his truck before calling for help.<\/p>\n Police apprehended Eleanor Crawford a few minutes later, just a few blocks from the gas station. She is facing charges of attempted murder and arson. These charges are allegations, and her guilt must be established in court.<\/p>\n Authorities state that the two women did not know each other and that no motive has yet been determined. The victim was transported to Tampa General Hospital with second-degree burns. Officials indicated that she has been stabilized and is expected to survive.<\/p>\n On the same topic<\/p>\n