New Port Richey Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

PASCO COUNTY, FL — A New Port Richey woman died in a hit-and-run crash in Pasco County on Monday night, state police said.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Shamrock and Nimmer drives. Police said a vehicle was traveling east on Shamrock Drive when it struck a 70-year-old pedestrian as she attempted to cross the road.

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died, police said.

According to authorities, the driver who struck the woman fled the scene following the crash. Police said evidence at the scene suggested they were driving a 1990s model Ford Ranger.

Anyone with information about the crash or the driver should contact state police or Crime Stoppers.