Crime & Safety
Police Search For 2 Men Who Left Crash Location That Injured Teen
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for any information from the public that will help locate two suspects involved in a hit-and-run.
RUSKIN, FL — Police are looking for two men who are accused of leaving the scene of a Ruskin crash on Monday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A 15-year-old boy drove a motorcycle westbound on the sidewalk of State Road 674 at about 7:55 p.m., when authorities said he went onto State Road 674 and was hit by a Pontiac G6 2-door. He was thrown onto the hood and then hit the windshield and roof of the car. Two black males got out of the car and ran from the location, authorities said.
The teenager was unlicensed and the motorcycle was not registered, investigators said. The minor was last reported with serious injuries.
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If anyone has information that can help authorities find the two suspects who left the scene, call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800.
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