Pedestrian struck, killed in St. Pete crash, police say

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A pedestrian was struck and killed in St. Pete early Tuesday morning, according to police.

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Officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department responded to 22nd Avenue South and Grove Street South at 7:19 a.m. on Tuesday for a crash involving a pedestrian.

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The pedestrian, 59-year-old Opprittee Morris, was taken to Bayfront Health where she was later pronounced dead.

Officials say a black Toyota Camry was headed west on 22nd Avenue South near 7th Street South as Morris was crossing 22nd Avenue South from south to north.

Morris was not in a marked crosswalk, according to authorities.

Police say the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.