ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 9-year-old boy was hit and killed while riding his bicycle on Sunday evening near 63rd Avenue North and 12th Street North in St. Petersburg.
The boy was hit by a Kia SUV around 6:53 p.m. The driver stopped and cooperated with officers.
The child was taken to a local hospital, but did not survive his injuries.
12th Street North between 62nd and 64th Avenue North is closed to traffic while the investigation is underway.
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