Sarasota Hit-And-Run: Video Released

SARASOTA, FL — The Sarasota Police Department is asking for residents’ help to identify a motorist involved in a hit-and-run crash that left another person injured.

According to the agency, the crash happened around 4:50 a.m. on May 7 as a vehicle was heading northbound on South Tamiami Trail. The vehicle took a westbound turn onto Bay Road and went into the path of another motorist. The two vehicles collided, but the motorist who made the turn took off from the scene, the police department said.

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The driver of the other vehicle, who is not being identified by authorities, suffered injuries in the crash. Police say the injuries are not life threatening.

The vehicle officers are looking for is believed to be a white GMC Terrain made between 2010 and 2016. It suffered damage on the passenger side rear door, an email from the police department said.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or its driver is asked to call Officer Dave Kennedy at 941-365-7024. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS or by going online to www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

No further information is being released at this time.

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Video and screenshot courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department