Hit and Run Crash Kills Woman

Case Number: 2011-43108

On Saturday, October 8th, 2011, just after 8:30 PM a woman operating a personal mobility device was struck and killed by a hit and run driver. The victim, Pamela Lynn Collier, 64, was southbound on the west side of 66th Street North crossing 78th Avenue. According to witnesses Collier was crossing against the red light. A car, described only as a dark colored S.U.V. was east on 78th Avenue and had a green light.

The S.U.V. struck Collier, slowed down, and then left the scene, possibly northbound on 66th Street. Collier's last known address was 7700 66th Street North, and it appears as though she was on her way home. Collier was transported to Bayfront Medical Center where she died from her injuries. The intersection was closed for about two and a half hours while traffic homicide investigators searched for evidence and measured the scene.

The dark colored S.U.V. most likely has some front end damage.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have information that would lead to the identity of the driver or the car, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org, to be eligible for a cash reward and maintain their anonymity.

Released by: Lieutenant Paul J. Andrews, PIO.