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<\/p>\nST. PETERSBURG, Fla. \u2014 St. Petersburg police have released surveillance video as they search for the driver of a Mercedes SUV involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist.<\/p>\n
Police release video of SUV sought in fatal St. Petersburg hit-and-run crash<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 1:10 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Ninth Avenue North and Fourth Street North, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD).<\/p>\n
Investigators said a 65-year-old Pinellas Park man was riding a black Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Fourth Street North when a dark-colored Mercedes SUV turned west onto Ninth Avenue North in front of him, causing the crash.<\/p>\n
Police said the SUV left the scene and continued westbound on Ninth Avenue North.<\/p>\n
The motorcyclist was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.<\/p>\n
In an update, investigators released video of the vehicle and said they are actively searching for the driver.<\/p>\n
According to police, the SUV is either dark gray or black and has significant front-right damage.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about the vehicle or driver is asked to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-9970.<\/p>\n
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Bradenton community responds after 20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old IMG Academy volleyball star and Under Armour All-American died Sept. 16 after a three-month battle with the rare blood disorder \u2014 even though doctors had found her a 100% bone marrow match, her mother, Tanya Mack tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Haley Zarcone.<\/p>\n
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