FHP investigates hit-and-run death of pedestrian on SW Archer Road
Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 34-year-old Gainesville man was killed early this morning when he was hit by three cars while standing in the roadway on SW Archer Road.
According to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 4:41 a.m. on May 24, the man was in the roadway on SW Archer Road, near the intersection of SW 81st Street, for unknown reasons; he was hit by at least two unknown vehicles before a third vehicle hit him and stayed at the scene to report the incident. The third vehicle was driven by a 34-year-old woman from Chiefland.
Troopers reported that the area is not illuminated by street lights.
The incident is being worked as a criminal investigation because of the two drivers who left the scene; anyone with information is asked to contact the FHP Traffic Homicide Division at 386-754-6270.
Was he homeless?
Why was he in the middle of the roadway at 4:41 A.M?
The reason for that is apparently unknown.
TV 20 news reported that he was with people in a car that ran out of gas. The victim was reported to be standing in Archer road with an empty gas can.
Find the cowards who initially hit him and charge them with murder.
This hit and run activity must stop!
For unknown reasons? Prolly panhandling…we keep saying it’s a public safety hazzard… local gov and law enforcement have been complicit with this activity…the family of the homeless victim should call Morgan and Morgan because the city & county have been complicit about panhandling in street medians and set a precedent.