Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Killed In Pinellas Park Crash

The male pedestrian was crossing 49th Street North near the 8000 block shortly after 10 p.m. when he was struck by a car.

PINELLAS PARK, FL – Pinellas Park Police investigators are looking into an accident Monday, Jan. 8, that killed a pedestrian.

According to police, the male pedestrian was crossing 49th Street North near the 8000 block shortly after 10 p.m. when he was struck by a car. The unnamed driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with police.

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family has been notified.

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