Clearwater Police Investigate New Year's Day Hit-And-Run Crash

CLEARWATER, FL — Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue were called to a hit-and-run crash with serious injuries New Year's Day at 3:39 p.m. at Eldridge Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

One of the vehicles involved fled the scene. A man involved in the crash was flown to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg via Bayflite with possible life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle who fled was later arrested and faces three charges. Darrell D. Thomas, 36, of Clearwater parked the car in the 1100 block of Drew Street after leaving the scene of the crash.

He has been charged with DUI with injuries, leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries and driving with a license suspended or revoked.

The victim is undergoing treatment at Bayfront Health St.Petersburg. His injuries are no longer thought to be life-threatening.