Teenagers charged in connection with a road accident that killed a 70-year-old man in St. Pete: SPPD

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) announced that five boys, ages 12 to 15, are charged in connection with a crash that killed a 70-year-old man on Monday (Oct. 21). .

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD), a Jeep SUV stolen earlier in the day was traveling north on 12th Street South before turning west on 9th Avenue South around 8 p.m.

The Jeep then struck 70-year-old Edward Webb as he was crossing 9th Avenue South and fled the scene. Webb later died of his injuries at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.

The suspect then abandoned the vehicle at 9th Avenue South and 14th Street South.

On October 25, police identified the driver of the stolen Jeep as a 14-year-old boy. There were four passengers in the car, aged 12, 13, 14 and 15.

The driver was charged with third-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license causing death and theft of a motor vehicle.

All passengers were charged with third-degree murder and theft of a motor vehicle.