Pedestrian Accident Closes 34th Street South

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking motorists to steer clear of a portion of 34th Street South following a Sunday afternoon crash involving a pedestrian.

According to the agency, the stretch between 12th Avenue South and 15th Avenue South is closed in both the north and southbound directions.

The accident happened around 3:53 p.m. in the 1400 block of 34th Street South. Police say a middle-aged man was crossing the street, from west to east outside of a crosswalk, when he was struck by a car.

The man suffered serious injuries and was taken to Bayfront Health, police say. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and has not yet been identified by authorities.

No further information is available at this time.

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