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Pedestrians in Pinellas County killed by driver under influence, sheriff’s office says

Pedestrians in Pinellas County killed by driver under influence, sheriff's office says

Posted: Aug 29, 2021 / 3:19 PM EDT
Updated: 8/29/2021 / 3:19 PM EDT

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A St. Petersburg man is dead after being hit by a driver late Saturday night.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s office announced that at about 11:28 p.m., MPs were called on Seminole Boulevard about a fatal crash.

Investigators said 44-year-old pedestrian Nole Karcher was walking his bike on Seminole Boulevard when Brian Thomas, 46, of Kenneth City beat Karcher and killed him.

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According to the sheriff’s office, Thomas was showing “signs of impairment.” MPs arrested Thomas for DUI involving death and possession of clonazepam.

Investigators said the speed and discomfort of the driver contributed to the incident.

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