LAKELAND, Fla. – A 67-year-old pedestrian, Robin Brown, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning.
The incident occurred around 12:02 AM near the 700 block of South Florida Avenue. Ms. Brown was attempting to cross the street from Palmetto Avenue when she was struck by a southbound vehicle. The driver fled the scene without stopping.
Responding officers, Lakeland Fire Department, and Polk County Fire Rescue personnel arrived quickly and began life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, Ms. Brown was transported to Lakeland Regional Health where she succumbed to her injuries.
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The Lakeland Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash. They believe the suspect vehicle is a gray or silver 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport 2.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or the vehicle involved is urged to contact Officer Camilo Almeida at camilo.almeida@lakelandgov.net or Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Heartland Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-400-TIPS (8477), texting TIPS to 274637 (CRIMES), visiting www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com [invalid URL removed], or downloading the P3tips app.
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