St. Pete Police Still Searching For Driver Who Killed Navy Vet

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA – St. Petersburg Police remain on the look-out for the driver a late model white sedan that authorities struck and killed a U.S. Navy veteran in a wheelchair earlier this week.

The police department tweeted out surveillance video of the car they believe was involved in the accident on Sunday night in the 2100 block of Fifth Avenue. The car hit Marcelo Benedicto, 79, at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday investigators said.

After the vehicle crashed into the victim, it left the location, according to officers. Benedicto died at the scene of the hit-and-run, deputies said. Police closed Fifth Avenue North in both directions from the Interstate—275 ramp for several hours following the crash

Police are asking anyone who recognizes the car or knows anything about the incident to call St. Petersburg Police at (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD & Tip to TIP-411 (847-411).