HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old bicyclist.
The incident occurred Friday night around 8:20 p.m. on State Road 674, west of 4th Street in Wimauma. The victim, a 19-year-old male from Guatemala, was riding his bicycle eastbound when he was struck from behind by an early-model red Dodge Charger with black rims.
The driver of the Charger fled the scene, leaving the young cyclist with fatal injuries. Debris from the suspect vehicle was found at the crash site.
Anyone with information is asked to contact FHP by dialing FHP (347) on their cell phone or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
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