Lakeland Police Seek Help Finding Hit-And-Run Driver

LAKELAND, FL -- Lakeland Police are asking for the public's help to locate a hit-and-run driver who left a motorcyclist with critical injuries.

On Nov. 7 at 8:45 p.m., a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle was northbound on Kathleen Road approaching the intersection of West 10th Street when another vehicle traveling south on Kathleen Road turned east onto 10th Street. The motorcycle collided with the rear of a vehicle, throwing the driver, Miguel Angel Gonzalez Gonzalez, 38, of Onley Road, Lakeland, off the motorcycle.

He was transported to the Lakeland Regional Health Center with life-threatening injuries.

The other vehicle involved in the collision continued traveling east on West 10th Street.

Based on witness statements, the vehicle was burgundy or red. Evidence left at the scene shows it could possibly be a Kia. The vehicle sustained noticeable damage to the rear and is missing the rear tail lights.

Anyone with information should call traffic homicide investigator Officer Tyler Anderson at 863-834-2553.

Image via Lakeland Police

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