Troopers Looking for Black Truck In Fatal I-75 Hit-And-Run

SUN CITY CENTER, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol is asking motorists to keep a look out for a black truck that may have been involved in a fatal Monday morning hit-and-run on Interstate 75.

According to the agency, troopers were told there was a dead body located along I-75 near milepost 240 in the Sun City Center area around 11:07 a.m. When troopers arrived at the spot just after 11:30 a.m., they confirmed that report.

“FHP is currently searching for a black in color F150, F250 or Expedition type vehicle, possibly with a flat tire and damage to the right front of the vehicle,” an email from the agency to media stated.

At this time, troopers believe the 38-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, was struck overnight and killed. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leaving the pedestrian on the roadway’s shoulder.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 813-631-4020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477.

No further information is being released at this time.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol