A homeless man has been charged with DUI manslaughter after a Kenneth City resident was killed in a traffic accident, Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies say.

KENNETH CITY – Pinellas County deputies say they are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened about 7:23 p.m. Friday (Feb. 13).

Deputies say the driver of a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound on 58th Street N near 54th Avenue in Kenneth City when he hit a pedestrian who was crossing 58th. Dead was Mark R. Ehrhardt, 65, of Kenneth City. Deputies say he was not in a crosswalk when he was hit.

The driver was Troy E. Donnelly, 40, who is listed as a transient. Donnelly, who deputies say appeared impaired, was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter. He was taken to the Pinellas County Jail.

Deputies say the investigation is continuing. For information, go to pcsoweb.com.

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