Tips Sought On Hit-And-Run Crash That Critically Injured Pedestrian

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips on a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition Monday morning.

Around 1:10 a.m., the sheriff's office received a call from some who found a white man on the side of the road of Cypress Gardens Boulevard near Helena Road.

Deputies said the pedestrian was on or near the road when he was struck by a vehicle that was heading east on Cypress Gardens Boulevard and turned right onto Helena.

There was no debris left behind at the scene, but the vehicle may have front-end damage.

The pedestrian was airlifted to the hospital where he's listed in critical condition. Deputies are still trying to identify him.

where he is in critical condition. We are still attempting to positively identify him and notify his next-of-kin.

Anyone with information can contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit at 863-668-3108 or Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from a cell phone.