A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday night in a hit and run in St. Petersburg.

  • Man in wheelchair seriously injured in St. Pete hit and run
  • Crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wed. at 34th St. N. & 13th Ave. N. 
  • Pedestrian sent to Bayfront Hospital with life threatening injuries

Police said a pedestrian in a wheelchair was crossing 34th Street North in the crosswalk at the intersection of 13th Avenue North when they were hit.

The man was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Hospital with life threatening injuries.

The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

The southbound traffic light for 34th Street was red when the pedestrian began to cross, but the southbound light turned green as the pedestrian reached the southbound lanes of 34th Street, according to the report.

Police said an unknown vehicle traveling southbound failed to yield to the pedestrian and struck the man, throwing him from his wheelchair and onto the roadway — then fled the scene.

The suspect vehicle is described as a four door sedan, possibly silver in color, and should have front end damage, police said.