9-year-old hit & killed by SUV while riding bike in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 9-year-old boy died after being hit by an SUV while riding his bike, according to St. Petersburg police.

It happened shortly after 6:30 p.m. Sunday near 63rd Avenue and 12th Street, SPPD said.

The child was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive.

A 9-year-old died Sunday night after being hit by an SUV while riding his bike in St. Petersburg.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

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