Pedestrian hit at Ninth Ave., 53rd St. in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG — A man crossing the street was struck by a pickup truck and seriously injured Monday night, officials said.

It happened at 9 p.m. at Ninth Avenue N and 53rd Street, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Lt. Joel Granata.

The victim was taken to Bayfront Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, Granata said.

Neither the victim nor the driver have been identified. Police are investigating.