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Teenager seriously injured after being struck by car in St. Petersburg: Police

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Published  May 22, 2026 12:10 PM EDT
St. Petersburg
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • A 15-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a car hit him Friday morning.
    • The St. Petersburg police investigation closed down a major local intersection to examine the crash site.
    • Officials confirmed the driver involved in the accident remained at the location to speak with officers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car hit him Friday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

St. Petersburg police investigation

What we know:

A car hit a 15-year-old boy shortly after 9:45 a.m. at the intersection of 9th Ave. N. and 25th St. N.. The St. Petersburg Police Department stated the teen was taken to All Children’s Hospital with serious injuries. 

The driver of the car stayed at the corner after the collision. 

Emergency crews closed down sections of the roadway while officers began investigating, but it has since reopened. 

Pedestrian crash evidence

What we don't know:

 Police have not released the identity of the teenage pedestrian or given an update on his condition. Authorities are still working to determine what caused the driver to hit the boy. 

It remains unclear if the driver will face any legal charges or traffic citations relating to the morning crash. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the St. Petersburg Police Department, who explained how we got it through an initial crash report. 

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