ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred early Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a local pharmacy. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 12:00 p.m. at the CVS located at 3501 54th Avenue South.
Witnesses and preliminary reports indicate that a woman behind the wheel of a sedan was traveling through the parking lot when the car suddenly accelerated. Investigators have not yet determined what caused the sudden increase in speed.
The vehicle jumped a curb or left the pavement, eventually striking a large tree situated near the side of the retail building…