POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven that happened Saturday evening.

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The crash happened on North Lake Howard Drive close to 7 p.m.

Troopers said that a vehicle was traveling eastbound when it hit the 59-year-old pedestrian.

She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to FHP.

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The vehicle fled the scene.

FHP believes the car is possibly a silver Dodge Caliber with Virginia plates.

Troopers ask anyone with information about the crash to call FHP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

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