ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Update: St. Peterburg Police Department detectives have successfully located the car involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Sunday.
As of now, the department says they still need help identifying the driver.
Anyone who has information about the car involved or the driver is asked to contact the department's non-emergency line at 727-893-7780.
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Original story: Police are searching for the car that killed a man late Sunday night in a St. Petersburg crosswalk.
Officers say a "small black sports car" struck 58-year-old Hollis Heatherley around 9:30 p.m. on 1st Avenue North near 16th Street North, then drove away westbound on 1st Avenue. First responders say they found Heatherley dead at the scene.
The car, which is believed to have damage on its front, left side, hasn't been found. No license plate or further description was provided.
Authorities temporarily shut down part of 1st Avenue. It has since been re-opened.
A criminal investigation is underway. Anyone with information that could help investigators find the car or the driver is asked to call the St. Pete Police Department at 727-893-7780.