Arrest made after hit-and-run leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt in Marion County, FHP says
An Ocala woman arrested in Silver Springs Shores is accused of driving a pickup truck into two pedestrians late Saturday โ killing one and leaving the other with serious injuries โ before leaving the scene of the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida bill targets auto body shops in pinpointing hit-and-run suspects
Auto repair shops would have to request crash reports or file a form with authorities before repairing damaged vehicles, under a new bill filed by Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota., according to our partners at News 4 Jacksonville.
Pedestrian clipped by truck, hit by another in fatal hit-and-run crash near Rosemont, FHP says
A 63-year-old Orlando man walking along North Orange Blossom Trail near Rosemont was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Saturday after first being knocked down by a different pickup truck that drove away from the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Daytona Beach police โdry on leadsโ as family of man, 77, killed in hit-and-run speaks out
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young at a news conference on Friday discussed an ongoing investigation into death of a 77-year-old man in a hit-and-run crash in March, inviting the manโs family to address the Media.
Troopers find Camaro involved in Orange County hit-and-run, still searching for driver
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol found the 2013 Chevy Camaro involved in a hit-and-run on Friday in Orange County. ORLANDO, Fla. โ Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol found the 2013 Chevy Camaro involved in a hit-and-run on Friday in Orange County. The wreck was reported at 1:15 a.m. Friday on Colonial Drive near Fabian Avenue, just east of Goldenrod Road. The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to an FHP report. AdThe FHP said the driver of the Camaro fled the scene and faces a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal crash.
Yellow Camaro sought in fatal Orange County hit-and-run
A yellow Camaro similar to the one pictured is sought in a fatal hit-and-run in Orange County, the FHP says. ORLANDO, Fla. โ A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday in Orange County, and the Florida Highway Patrol said troopers are searching for a yellow Chevrolet Camaro in connection with the fatal crash. AdThe victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to an FHP report. The FHP said the driver of the Camaro fled the scene and faces a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Anyone with information about the fatal wreck is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
Orlando police looking for driver behind hit-and-run that killed teen
Orlando Police are looking for a 2-door Honda Accord similar to this one in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crashORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando Police are looking for the driver who was behind the wheel during a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 17-year-old on Feb. 27. Jason Stiteler was hit and killed while crossing Conroy Road at the intersection with Hidden Beach Boulevard, according to police. Investigators said the car was traveling westbound in the right lane of Conroy Road when the victim was hit. People passing by spotted Stiteler and called 911 but, according to the release, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Anyone with information about this deadly hit-and-run is asked to call Orlando Police at 321-235-5300Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
Man killed in hit-and-run on Orange Avenue in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. โ A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday morning in Orlando, prompting police to close Orange Avenue. The fatal wreck happened near Orange and Pineloch avenues, south of Michigan Street. Investigators say Holmes was crossing South Orange Avenue from west to east when a vehicle, traveling southbound struck the pedestrian and left the scene. Southbound Orange Avenue was closed at Michigan Street, and Orange Avenue was closed in both directions at Pineloch and Southgate Commerce Boulevard. Orange Avenue was reopened around 10:30 a.m., police said.
Mini Cooper sought in Sanford hit-and-run
SANFORD, Fla. โ Sanford police on Monday said theyโre searching for a driver and vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Thursday just south of French Avenue and 25th Street. Police said the man was crossing eastbound French Avenue when a northbound car struck him. Based on witnesses and debris at the scene, the vehicle was a dark Mini Cooper. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Sanford police or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
Hit-and-run crash leaves 1 woman dead, Clermont police say
CLERMONT, Fla. โ Police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a great grandmother of nine dead, according to the Clermont Police Department. According to Clermont Police, Diane Craig, 74, was hit by a car while trying to cross State Road 50 at Grand Highway at about 6:17 p.m. Saturday night. โWe wanted to try and save her because you know, she impacted everybodyโs life,โ said her granddaughter Brandi Simmons, in tears Monday morning. I know they probably didnโt know what happened, who knows what their situation, but I already know that she forgives them,โ Simmons said. โI just want them to come forward and let us know what happened.