Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Manatee County, FHP searching for driver

Search underway for driver in deadly hit-and-run

FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Manatee County Friday morning.

According to FHP, a vehicle hit a pedestrian near the intersection with 44th Avenue East, south of Bradenton just after 2:45 a.m.

"Unfortunately, the pedestrian was within the roadway," FHP Trooper Ken Watson said. "They were not in an area where they should have been."

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash blocking the southbound side of U.S. 301 in Manatee County.

After the driver took off, an SUV and a motorcycle also hit the victim, FHP said. They both remained at the scene.

"Unfortunately, with this incident, because he left him within the roadway, this person was struck again by another vehicle," he said. "Do the right thing and remain on scene. By doing so, they may have saved this man's life."

Troopers said they're looking for an unknown model Nissan that may be white.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash blocking the southbound side of U.S. 301 in Manatee County.

"All evidence suggests that the driver would not have been at fault in this crash, had they remained on scene," Watson said. "There is a possibility they would not have even received a citation."

With the crash happening in a high traffic area, troopers hope there was someone who heard or saw something. Anyone with information is asked to contact the highway patrol at *FHP or Crime Stoppers.

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