Clearwater Woman Arrested in Fatal St. Petersburg Hit-and-Run
A Clearwater woman, Ashleigh Az’Janae Zinn, has been arrested in St. Petersburg in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian. The crash occurred on August 8th, and Zinn was taken into custody in Hillsborough County.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 4, 2026 — A fatal hit-and-run incident on August 8th has led to the arrest of Ashleigh Az’Janae Zinn, a resident of Clearwater. Zinn was taken into custody in St. Petersburg, and her arrest is connected to the death of a pedestrian.
Authorities confirmed that Zinn was apprehended in Hillsborough County. The specific details surrounding the hit-and-run, including the exact location of the crash within St. Petersburg or the nature of the vehicle involved, were not immediately disclosed. The identity of the pedestrian who died in the incident has also not been publicly released at this time.
The investigation into the circumstances of the August 8th crash is ongoing. Information regarding the charges filed against Ashleigh Az’Janae Zinn was not provided.
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