Police in St. Petersburg search for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian

St. Petersburg police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a woman as she attempted to cross Fourth Street North on Tuesday.

Kathy Repke, 63, was walking in a marked crosswalk in the 6900 block of Fourth Street North around 9:22 p.m. when she was struck by a car, police said in a news release. The driver left the scene of the accident without helping Repke or calling police.

Repke was pronounced dead at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg.

Detectives are trying to locate 58-year-old Rosalyn Fuller because they believe she may have additional information that could help the investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information about the accident or Fuller’s whereabouts to call 727-893-7780. To remain anonymous, text “SPPD + Your Tip” to TIP411.