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CLEARWATER - The Tampa Bay Times reports that a 78 year-old Clearwater man, Edward Ortwein, was hit by a car while walking his dog Friday, April 12, 2013. Sadly, Mr. Ortwein was seriously injured and later died of his injuries. The car that hit the man was driven by 35 year-old Clearwater resident Yvelise Bradley. The tragic incident occurred on East Drive, a small residential street near Sunset Point Road and Highland Avenue in Clearwater, where the two were neighbors. Bradley left the scene of the accident but was later tracked down and charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. 

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Two on motorcycle injured in hit and run on I-275 near Ulmerton exit ♦ Both taken to the Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg

PINELLAS COUNTY – According to BayNews9, Two people were injured in a crash that involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck on southbound Interstate 275. The accident happened about a quarter mile south of the southbound exit ramp to State Road 688 at 5:50 p.m. Law enforcement officials say a motorcycle with a male driver and female passenger were traveling southbound on I-275 in the left center lane when an unknown pickup truck collided into the motorcycle from the rear in the same lane. The motorcycle driver lost control, and the occupants were ejected onto the road. The unknown truck left the scene.

Both were transported to Bayfront Medical Center Trauma Unit in St. Petersburg.

The investigation continues.

BayFlight - Car hit pedestrian then ran red light to flee - Largo Police investigate - SERIOUS INJURIES

LARGO – According to Bay News 9, Largo police are searching for a hit-and-run driver they say hit a pedestrian.

The incident occurred near East Bay Drive and Seacrest Drive in Largo.  Witnesses said, a car hit an unidentified person, and initially stopped before speeding off -- running a red light.  A BayFlight helicopter flew the victim to the hospital with serious injuries.  The pedestrian is reportedly in critical condition.

Police officials are looking for a newer model silver or light-colored car with front-end damage including broken headlights and a broken windshield.

HIT & RUN ♦ Motorcycle accident ♦ Dunedin ♦ PCSO investigation continues

DUNEDIN – Over the weekend, a motorcyclist was airlifted to a local hospital after being hit near the intersection of Main Street and Lake Haven Road.

EMS was dispatched to the accident scene which was classified as a hit and run. It was unclear what type of injuries the unidentified motorcyclist sustained.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's investigation is ongoing.

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LAND O' LAKES - HIT and RUN - FHP investigating - CAR Hit power pole

LAND O'LAKES — A knocked-down power pole at Causeway Boulevard and Land O'Lakes Boulevard is partially blocking the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Around 6:30 a.m., a car hit the pole and fled, FHP said. It is unclear whether the driver was injured. FHP is investigating. No other details are yet known.