Teens charged in hit-and-run crash that killed 70-year-old in St. Pete: SPPD

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said five boys between the ages of 12 and 15 are facing charges in the crash that killed a 70-year-old man on Monday (October 21). .

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD), a Jeep SUV reported stolen earlier in the day was traveling north on 12th Street South before turning west onto 9th Avenue South around 8 p.m.

The Jeep then struck 70-year-old Edward Webb, who was crossing 9th Avenue South before fleeing the scene. Webb later died of his injuries at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.

The suspect then abandoned the vehicle at 9th Avenue South and 14th Street South.

Police identified the driver of the stolen Jeep on October 25 as a 14-year-old boy. There were four passengers aged 12, 13, 14 and 15 years old.

The driver is charged with third-degree murder, vehicular homicide leaving the scene, driving without a license causing death, and motor vehicle theft.

The passengers are all charged with third-degree murder and theft of a motor vehicle.