Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes Pedestrian In Seffner Twice

SEFFNER, FL -- The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck who fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on State Road 575 in Seffner and then reversing and hitting the pedestrian again.

According to the FHP, Herbert Wilson McCullough, 46, of Seffner was walking along SR 574 west of Laura Street on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:20 p.m. The Dodge Ram was traveling south on Laura Street approaching SR 574 and ran the stop sign at the intersection.

The driver turned right and hit the McCullough. Then the driver put the truck into reverse and hit him a second time.

McCullough was taken to Tampa General Hospital in serious condition.

The pickup is a red 1990s model 1500 series with a large horizontal black pinstripe running down the sides. The truck has significant damage to the passenger and no tag light.

The highway patrol is searching for Darryl Watkins, 32, who is a person of interest in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FHP by calling 813-558-1800.

Image via FHP

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