SUV flees after running over man who fell onto road: Pinellas Park police

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas Park police are searching for the driver of an SUV that ran over a man after he fell onto the road.

The incident happened Friday at 12:53 a.m. in the 6500 block of 68th Ave North.

A man was walking across 68th Ave North when he fell onto the road. Police said an unidentified SUV made a wide right turn and ran him over.

The pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Police described the suspect vehicle as a white or silver SUV. Anyone with information about the vehicle or its driver is asked to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at (727) 369-7864. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County at 800-873-TIPS (8477).