FHP seeking dark gray Mustang in fatal hit-and-run
Staff report
Updated at 4:00 p.m.: FHP has located the suspect vehicle and has identified a person of interest.
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol is seeking a 2015-2020 dark gray Ford Mustang in connection with a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian this morning on U.S. Hwy 441.
At about 3:35 a.m. on October 1, a pedestrian was hit by a car on southbound U.S. Hwy 441, just south of SW 104th Avenue. The car that hit the pedestrian fled southbound toward Micanopy and Marion County. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old man from Floral City, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.
The suspect vehicle has lower right front and undercarriage damage. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Cpl. Phelan at 850-960-9743, FHP Dispatch at 800-387-1290, or CrimeStoppers.
So tragic, all around.
Out for a stroll at 3:35 am?
I hope the victim was NOT walking on the pavement and/or wearing dark clothing at night. Common sense needs to be taught to our young people, whether or not pertinent here 😥😥😥
Were they here wildin’ it up because of the lack of an open container law?
Unfortunately, the pedestrian had already wrecked his truck, excited it and walked into the road. He was driving reckless for miles, long before the accident/incident. Condolences to god family regardless. If the person that hit him would’ve just stopped, (considering they weren’t intoxicated) they probably wouldn’t be facing charges