PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 66-year-old Elfers man has died in a crash that happened around 7:30 pm on Monday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say two vehicles were traveling southbound on Little Road, south of DeCubellis Road.
Investigators say the Elfers man walked across Little Road and into the path of the vehicles with both vehicles striking the man in successive order with the pedestrian suffering fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
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Following the collision, one vehicle remained at the crash scene while troopers say the second vehicle fled the scene.
Troopers say the vehicle was described as a dark-colored sedan or SUV.
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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