St. Petersburg police said they arrested a driver tied to a deadly hit-and-run crash using Flock license plate readers. The department announced the arrest Friday, crediting the technology with helping identify the suspect responsible for the fatal crash.
WHO:St. Petersburg police; the arrested driver
WHAT:Police arrested a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash, using Flock license plate readers to help identify the suspect.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY:Police said they used Flock license plate readers to help identify the driver responsible for the deadly hit-and-run crash.
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