FHP seeks driver and vehicle in connection to man’s death


[Photo courtesy Florida Highway Patrol]

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Posted July 23, 2024 | By Andy Fillmore, [email protected]

Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in finding the driver and vehicle that left the crash site Monday night after striking a 71-year-old Ocklawaha man who was lying in the roadway, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

The victim, found deceased on the south shoulder of County Road 25 near Bay Road, had “been struck by an unknown vehicle at an unknown time frame.” The vehicle was traveling east on County Road 25.

According to the FHP press release, the victim, whose name was not released, was “lying down within the eastbound lane of travel” when he was struck.

The driver and vehicle left the scene, according to the press release, which lists the incident time as 9:50 p.m.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or driver is asked to call Cpl. Brett Detweiler at (352) 512- 6644 or text *FHP via cell phone.

 

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