GULFPORT, Fla. – Pinellas County authorities are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left two people with life-threatening injuries Friday night.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 7:21 p.m. on November 28. Deputies from the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) say 61-year-old Michael Lynch and 42-year-old Kristen Lynch were riding an electric scooter eastbound on Gulfport Boulevard near Luana Lane South.
Investigators determined the pair was traveling in the curb lane when a vehicle struck them from behind. The driver did not stop and continued heading east.
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Emergency crews from the Gulfport Police Department and Gulfport Fire Rescue arrived to find both riders lying in the roadway. They were transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.
Suspect Vehicle Description Investigators are asking the public to look out for a vehicle matching the following description:
- Type: Older model SUV.
- Damage: Heavy front-end damage.
- Distinctive Feature: The rear driver’s side window appeared to have a triangular shape.
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