PLANT CITY, Fla. – Two Plant City men were struck by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. One of the victims has died.
According to troopers, around 3:13 am on Saturday, a car was traveling eastbound on US-92, west of Charlie Taylor Road, as two pedestrians walked northbound across the highway.
Investigators say the two men, ages 40 and 28, both from Plant City, walked into the path of the vehicle.
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The vehicle struck both pedestrians resulting in fatal injuries to the 40-year-old man and serious injuries to the other.
Following the crash, described as a dark-colored sedan, the vehicle fled eastbound on US-92.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call *FHP or **TIPS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is reminding Floridians about the consequences of leaving the scene of a crash and the challenges law enforcement face when investigating a hit-and-run crash. If involved in a crash, stay at the scene and call for help. Leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. Learn more on our website at Hit-and-Run Awareness – Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (flhsmv.gov)
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