ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Investigators are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left an elderly woman dead in St. Petersburg , according to officers.

What we know:

The St. Pete Police Department said the woman was hit by a car shortly before 5 p.m. in the Publix parking lot, located at 200 37th Avenue North.

The driver left the scene of the crash , according to officials.

The woman was taken to the hospital, but SPPD said she died from her injuries.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the identity of the woman who died or given a description of the vehicle involved.

Police said they are actively investigating.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the driver is asked to call the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7780.

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