Crime & Safety

Investigators Looking for Bradenton Hit-and-Run Driver

The driver crashed into another car at a stop sign, then took off Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Authorities are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck another car at a stop sign Sunday night in Bradenton and left the scene.

A 45-year-old woman's Toyota Camry was stopped at a stop sign at 12th Street East and 57th Avenue East around 10:15 p.m. when another driver crashed into the rear of her car, then took off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Investigators had no description of the hit-and-run driver or car.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has more information is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 239-938-1800.

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