# Deputy Michael Hartwick Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident | GOLDLAW

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## Hit-And-Run Accident

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hartwick was struck and killed by a construction vehicle on Sept. 22 in a hit-and-run crash along I-275 in St. Petersburg.

Hartwick, a 19-year veteran of the agency, was working a security shift at a construction site near the Howard Frankland Bridge, when he was struck by a front-end loader operated by a worker.

According to Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, after the crash, the worker drove to a parking area. After parking the front-end loader, he handed his helmet and safety vest to another worker, said he had “killed a deputy,” and subsequently left the scene. A search ensued, and the worker was taken into custody at 8:40am Friday morning.

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#### ** Wrongful Death Claim Possible**

Because the hit-and-run driver has been identified, the family of Deputy Michael Hartwick may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim pending an investigation.

Families of victims killed in hit-and-run accidents often seek a personal injury/wrongful death claim to cover the costs of funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma. If you need help with such a claim, our experienced attorneys can speak with you about your options.

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