Crime & Safety

62-Year-Old Woman Killed In St. Petersburg Accident

A 62-year-old woman has died following a fatal pedestrian accident on 34 Street South at 46 Avenue South.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- A 62-year-old woman has died following a fatal pedestrian accident on 34 Street South at 46 Avenue South.

According to St. Petersburg Police, at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, a 2006 Buick Lacrosse driven by Jonte Johnson-Payne, 30, was heading north on 34th Street South, approaching the intersection 46th Avenue South. A 62-year-0ld woman was crossing 34th Street from west to east when she was struck by Johnson-Payne. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

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