[Video] St. Pete Police Looking For Suspect Who Ran Over And Killed A Veteran
The St. Petersburg department has released a video that shows the vehicle that hit and killed a Navy veteran and then took off. The crash happened on Sunday evening on 5th Avenue North. Marcelo Benedicto who is 79 was crossing the road in his wheel chair when he was hit. The former Navy Man was on his way to pick up groceries at the time. He also just recently finished chemotherapy and was in the process in recovering
This older white sedan fled after hitting/killing Navy Vet Marcelo Benedicto in the 2100 blk of 5 Ave/N on 11/7 at 7:15 p.m.
— St. Pete Police (@StPetePD) November 10, 2021
If anyone recognizes the car or knows anything about this case, please call us at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD & Tip to TIP-411 (847-411).
Report #21-41874 pic.twitter.com/BDQCXv2fE3
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