The Florida Highway Patrol has released a description of the vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 35-year-old man on Friday, February 16.
At around 7:30 p.m., the man was riding his bicycle on County Road 314 (Sharpes Fairy Road), east of NE 68th Court. He was traveling within the westbound travel lane ahead of an SUV, according to the FHP incident report.
FHP stated that when the SUV approached the intersection, the front section of the vehicle struck the bicyclist. After the collision, the man was thrown from his bicycle and came to a rest within the roadway.
The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His name was not released by FHP.
The SUV involved in the crash “failed to remain at the scene” and fled from the area. According to FHP, vehicle parts were located at the scene, which helped investigators determine that the vehicle is a 2010-2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV.
“(The Chevrolet Equinox) will have noticeable front-end damage,” stated FHP.
If anyone has information regarding the identity of the driver and/or the vehicle’s location, the Florida Highway Patrol asks that you call Corporal Brett Detweiler at 352-512-6644 or dial *FHP (*347) on your cellphone.