Updating Breaking News: Missing Bradenton man hit and injured by SUV in Hillsborough County

In Summary:

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian crash Tuesday night on the southbound exit ramp from I-75 to State Road 674 in Hillsborough County. According to FHP, a 70-year-old Michigan man driving a Buick Encore struck a 37-year-old pedestrian who had been reported missing out of Bradenton since January 25. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian hit and injured by a sport utility vehicle last night in Hillsborough County.

According to the FHP report, at approximately 6:35 pm, a Buick Encore, driven by a 70-year-old Michigan man, was traveling southbound on the exit ramp from I-75 leading to SR-674. 

Crossing at the bottom of the ramp was a 37-year-old missing man from Bradenton, last seen in Manatee County on January 25. 

The pedestrian entered the path and was struck by the SUV. 

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. 

The FHP did not release the name of the driver or pedestrian involved in the crash.

This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.

Key Points:

• The crash occurred around 6:35 pm on the southbound exit ramp from I-75 to SR-674.

• A Buick Encore driven by a 70-year-old Michigan man struck a pedestrian crossing at the bottom of the ramp.

• The pedestrian, a 37-year-old man, had been reported missing out of Bradenton since January 25.

• The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

• FHP did not release the names of the driver or the pedestrian.