Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for help identifying the motorist involved.

HUDSON, FL — A 55-year-old Hudson man is dead following a hit-and-run crash in the area of Fivay Road and U.S. 19.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened near the intersection around 12:40 a.m. Saturday. Troopers say Mark Chapasko was walking when he was struck by a vehicle. That vehicle took off, leaving Chapasko injured.

Chapasko was taken to Bayonet Point Medical Center, but died from his injuries.

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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-631-4020.

No other information is available at this time.

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