Troopers search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian killed

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers are searching for a driver after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian in Sumter County.

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Troopers said the crash happened overnight when a vehicle traveling south on U.S. 301 hit a pedestrian on County Road 102.

The 63-year-old Lake Mary man was found around 8 a.m. Saturday in the center median of U.S 301, south of County Road 102, troopers said.

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According to a news release, the vehicle color is still unknown.

Troopers believed the car is a 1992-1997 model Ford Bronco or F-Series Ford pickup truck because of the car parts that were found at the crash scene.

The car will be missing the left front headlight.

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FHP is still investigating the crash and if anyone has more information about the incident are asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.

See the map below for the location of the crash.

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