Crime & Safety
Bicyclist Killed In Pasco County Hit-&-Run Crash, Suspect Wanted: FHP
Troopers said a 45-year-old Hudson man was fatally struck while riding a bike on Scenic Drive, north of Jasmine Boulevard in New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are on the lookout for a driver accused of fatally striking a bicyclist during a hit-and-run crash.
On Sunday at 8:30 a.m., FHP troopers said they responded to a crash involving a bicyclist who was struck on Scenic Drive, north of Jasmine Boulevard in New Port Richey. Troopers believe the crash actually happened Friday or Saturday.
Troopers said the 45-year-old Hudson man suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. The suspect fled the scene following the collision.
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"Evidence recovered from the crash scene indicates that the suspect vehicle is a Remington Red Metallic or similar maroon color 2014 or 2015 Kia Sorento," Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
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