45-Year-Old St. Pete Man Killed, Hit and Run in Pinellas Park

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – On Friday at 12:35 AM, officers were called to 62nd Ave and 55th St for a crash involving a motorcycle. Once on scene, officers located the single occupant of the motorcycle deceased with no other vehicles in the area. Police identified the victim as Jason Prine, 45, of St. Petersburg.

A small dark-colored pick-up truck was observed leaving the area immediately after the crash occurred through investigation and witness testimony. Witnesses say the pick-up truck was dark in color with whitewall tires.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers (1-800-973-TIPS) or the Pinellas Park Police Department (727-369-7840).

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