Neighbors demand safety changes after deadly crosswalk crash
By The BriefBrief
A fatal St. Pete crosswalk crash on MLK Street South renews calls for safer pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
WHO:Kendra Dillard; neighbors; Justin Cournoyer (Activate St. Pete); police
WHAT:Fatal hit-and-run crash at a marked crosswalk; renewed demands for traffic-safety changes along MLK Street South
WHEN:Aug 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
WHERE:St. Petersburg, Florida (MLK Street South near 15th Avenue South and 9th Avenue South)
WHY:A driver struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk; neighbors cite speeding, limited crosswalks, and lack of signals as contributing safety issues.
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