HIT AND RUN

Two months after a man was killed in a hit-and-run while walking his dog, another suspect has been arrested in connection to the crime, according to police.

Dontae Styles, 22, was found after a witness who wished to remain anonymous recognized him from the footage and tipped deputies off, according to an arrest affidavit.

Ocoee police are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a child on a bicycle Monday evening.

A New Hampshire man was arrested in Holly Hill on Friday after police said he was involved in a hit-and-run using a stolen vehicle.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a bicyclist in Kathleen on Sunday.

The victim said the passenger mirror hit her, then the trailer hit her and ran over her skateboard.

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that involved two vehicles. Troopers said the incident happened around 11:49 p.m. Friday night just east of County Road 44A. According to FHP, a pickup truck and SUV were driving east on State Road 44 while a pedestrian was walking in the outside lane of the road. The 23-year-old man from Wildwood was struck by both vehicles. Troopers said two other sedans are believed to have also collided with the man and then left the scene of the crash.

DAVENPORT, Fla. – A 16-year-old driver from Orange County is facing charges after deputies said he hit four other teens while trying to flee a party at a vacation home in Davenport. Once the teens saw deputies showing up to the party, they quickly began to disperse, according to the sheriff’s office. After the initial crash, the teen drove off and crashed his car about eight miles away on Deen Still Road, deputies said. Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it’s unclear who hosted the party and that more charges could be possible as the investigation continues. “Detectives are still working to determine who was responsible for renting the vacation home, and who invited all of the teens.

SANFORD, Fla. – A Sanford man is facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a Georgia man and his passenger, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The impact caused Ledlow to lose control of the truck and flip into a ditch, the report said. Ledlow and his 64-year-old passenger, Jane Ledlow, both of Tifton, Georgia, died at the scene, troopers said. Farley fled northbound on I-75 and was later found by troopers at a gas station on State Road 6, according to the report. Troopers said alcohol may have played a role in the crash but test results are still pending.

PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Florida law enforcement searched Sunday for the hit-and-run driver who ran a red light and plowed into a car, killing a married couple and their teenage son. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened late Saturday in Palm Harbor, north of St. Petersburg. That caused the Nissan to spin, ejecting the Johnsons, who were not wearing seat belts. They died at the scene. The Buick’s driver and passenger ran from crash, leaving the car behind.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman was found dead Wednesday night after she was hit by a driver who left the scene, according to Orlando police. Gatling's father, Darin Gatling, said he hasn't slept since learning about his only daughter's death. This doesn't even seem real to me," Darin Gatling said. The victim's father said he wants justice for his daughter. I pray that you will,” Darin Gatling said.

12-year-old boy waiting at Lake County bus stop dragged by hit-and-run driver, deputies sayPublished: January 21, 2020, 4:43 pmA 12-year-old boy waiting for the school bus in Lake County was seriously injured Tuesday after authorities say a driver hit the victim and then fled the scene.