From the Florida Highway Patrol
UPDATE: Investigators have located a 2004 Honda Accord, which has been taken into evidence. FHP is still gathering further evidence to confirm who drove the vehicle during the collision.
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This case remains an active criminal investigation and charges are pending.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision this morning in Brevard County that resulted in injuries to a pedestrian and a driver who fled the scene.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:48 a.m., an unknown vehicle was traveling northbound on Arabella Lane north of Barclay Drive.
At the same time, a 55-year-old Cocoa woman was walking northbound on Arabella Lane next to the right shoulder of the roadway.
As it advanced, the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The woman was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
After the crash, the driver fled the scene northbound on Arabella Lane. The vehicle appears to be a lighter color (silver or gold) 2004-2008 Honda Accord. The vehicle should have damage to the right passenger side mirror and front right bumper.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact FHP (*347) or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.
This crash remains under investigation.
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Leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. 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, call for help, and follow these steps:
- Make sure you and any passengers are okay. Remain calm.
- If possible, move to the side of the road. Remove your keys if you leave your vehicle, move off the roadway, and stay in a safe area.
- Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or a vehicle is inoperable.
- If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Get the name, driver's license, insurance, and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and information if you can’t write it down, and then file a report online. Learn more about hit-and-run penalties here.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.
