Update on Pedestrian Accident That Left 44th Street Closed for Investigation

Travel was shut down for hours between 118^th avenue and 122^nd avenue on 44^th street for the investigation of a pedestrian accident that happened on Wednesday morning. Pinellas Park Police Department ran this investigation on the accident that left a pedestrian in critical condition.

The accident happened when Jeffery Fountain failed to see 24-year-old Jenna Hopkins crossing the street and hit her with his 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This vehicle was a client’s of the mechanic shop where he works. He was on the scene and cooperative with the investigation. Though they do not suspect impairment, the investigation is still ongoing.

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