Breaking News Overnight: Palmetto woman killed in hit-and-run in Manatee County; FHP seeks information

In Summary:

A vehicle struck and killed a 53-year-old Palmetto woman at approximately 11:12 pm on November 13 on US 41 near Bayshore Road in Manatee County. FHP said the driver fled after the collision and described the vehicle as possibly a white 2021–2023 Kia K5 with front left-side damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact *FHP or Crime Stoppers.

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A 53-year-old Palmetto woman was killed Friday night in a hit-and-run crash on US 41 near Bayshore Road in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators are seeking information about the vehicle and driver who left the scene.

The crash occurred at approximately 11:12 pm. Troopers said a vehicle was traveling south in the inside lane of US 41 as the woman attempted to cross the roadway.

The vehicle struck the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver then fled in the vehicle, according to FHP.

Investigators said the vehicle may be a white 2021–2023 Kia K5 with damage to its front left side. Its identification has not been confirmed, and the driver remains under criminal investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact *FHP or Crime Stoppers.

Key Points:

• The fatal hit-and-run occurred at approximately 11:12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, on US 41 near Bayshore Road in Palmetto.
• A 53-year-old Palmetto woman was attempting to cross the travel lanes when she was struck.
• The vehicle was traveling south in the inside lane, according to FHP.
• The driver fled, and investigators believe the vehicle may be a white 2021–2023 Kia K5 with front left-side damage.
• Anyone with information is asked to contact *FHP or Crime Stoppers.