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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 4, 2026Hillsborough

St. Petersburg Police arrest suspect in fatal August hit-and-run using Flock camera technology

Police arrested Ashleigh Az'Janae Zinn following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian Kendra Dillard in August. Investigators identified Zinn using Flock license plate reader cameras, leading to her arrest by Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies.

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Why It Matters

The case highlights the use of automated license plate reader technology in local criminal investigations and addresses a fatal traffic incident that prompted community calls for crosswalk safety improvements.

Key Facts

  • Ashleigh Az'Janae Zinn, 28, was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash.
  • The victim, Kendra Dillard, 47, was struck while walking in a marked crosswalk.
  • The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South and 15th Avenue South.
  • The suspect was driving a red Kia Forte.
  • The suspect fled the scene without calling 911 or providing aid.
  • The victim died after being transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.
  • Flock camera technology was used to identify the suspect.
  • The suspect was arrested by Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies on Thursday night.
  • The suspect faces a charge of failure to stop/remain at a crash involving death.
  • The suspect is currently awaiting extradition to Pinellas County.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Agency that performed the arrest”locationOrlando Health Bayfront Hospital“Hospital where the victim was transported”personAshleigh Az'Janae Zinn“Suspect arrested for fatal hit-and-run”personKendra Dillard“Victim of the fatal crash”organizationSt. Petersburg Police Department“Investigating agency”locationDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South“Location of the crash”