Clermont police search for hit-and-run driver who killed woman on SR-50

CLERMONT, Fla. — Police in Central Florida are searching for a hit-and-run driver who killed a woman Saturday night.

Officers said the woman was struck by the unknown driver around 6:17 p.m. while she was walking near State Road 50 and Grand Highway.

The woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where she died, police said.

The victim has not been identified by police.

The wanted driver was last seen headed east on SR-50 in a passenger car with front-end damage.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the Clermont Police Department at 352-394-5588.

Cox Media Group

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