9-year-old hit, killed while riding bike in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A 9-year-old boy has died after he was hit while riding his bicycle on Sunday, the St. Petersburg Police Department said.

Around 6:35 p.m., a Kia SUV struck the boy near 63rd Avenue North and 12th Street.

The child was taken to the hospital but did not survive his injuries.

12th Street North is closed between 62nd and 64th Avenue North while the investigation is ongoing.

The police said the Kia driver is cooperating with investigators.

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