ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg police are searching for a blue Kia sedan and a gray sedan they say hit a 56-year-old man walking Saturday evening.
At 7:10 p.m., the man was walking along the north sidewalk of 18th Avenue S. before he stepped off the curb to cross the street, the police department reports in a media alert.
A blue Kia sedan and a gray sedan were reportedly traveling westbound on the road.
Police say the Kia hit the man and just moments later, the gray car struck him while he was still in the roadway.
Both cars didn't stay at the scene, the media alert explained.
The 56-year-old man died from the crash. Police say he will be identified after the next of kin is notified.
The intersection was closed for approximately three hours while an investigation went on.
At this time, police don't know any more information about the two cars involved in the incident.
Anyone with information about either car, contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD plus your tip to TIP411.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.