From the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Pasco County after a suspected Toyota 4Runner or similar SUV struck a 39-year-old Wesley Chapel man walking along Boyette Road and fled the scene. The victim was discovered deceased the following morning, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact FHP or Crime Stoppers.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run collision last night in Pasco County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 7:00 pm, a vehicle, believed to be a Toyota 4Runner or a similar type SUV, was traveling southbound on Boyette Road.
North of Vienna Woods Lane, the vehicle struck a 39-year-old Wesley Chapel man walking along the southbound road edge.
Following the collision, the driver fled the scene while the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries. The pedestrian was discovered deceased by a passerby just before 7:00 am on the morning of November 17th.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
The FHP did not release the name of the pedestrian involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
Key Points:
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A suspected Toyota 4Runner or similar SUV struck a 39-year-old pedestrian on Boyette Road and fled the scene, according to FHP.
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The victim was discovered deceased the following morning by a passerby near Vienna Woods Lane.
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Troopers are seeking information from the public, and the pedestrian’s identity has not been released.
