St. Pete Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run After Causing Multiple Crashes

Hit-and-Run Incidents in St. Pete

• 💥 A hit-and-run driver caused two separate crashes in St. Petersburg on a Sunday night, leaving a trail of destruction.
• 📍 The suspect's truck was found abandoned in the Kenwood neighborhood after the incidents.

Neighborly Response and Investigation

• 🤝 Neighbors in the Kenwood neighborhood played a crucial role, rallying together to help identify the suspect.
• 👂 One resident heard someone in their front yard yelling about not being able to feel their legs, leading to an initial arrest for a parole violation.

Victim's Account of the Crash

• 🚗 Fineia, a victim of the hit-and-run, was sitting at a red light when a Dodge Ram struck her gray Prius, totaling her vehicle.
• 🤕 While thankfully not severely injured, Fineia sustained a swollen lip and required dental work.
• ⚠️ Other vehicles were also hit, and at least one person reported minor injuries.

Social Media and Charges

• 📱 Fineia posted about the incident on social media, hoping to identify the driver, which garnered over a million views and significant community support.
• ⚖️ As of Wednesday night, John Eric Track was officially charged with leaving the scene of a crash with injury (a felony) and reckless driving.
• 🏥 Track received hospital treatment before being booked into the Pinellas County Jail.
• 📹 Police were seen canvassing the neighborhood and collecting further video evidence.