Detectives search for driver who hit and killed adult in Land O' Lakes parking lot

LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - Detectives are looking for the driver of an SUV involved in a deadly hit-and-run in a parking lot in Land O' Lakes. 

The Pasco Sheriff's Office said they are investigating after an adult was run over by an SUV at the now permanently closed Dance & Gymnastics Academy of Tampa off Venezia Drive near SR 54. The adult is dead, and the driver left the scene of the crash. 

There was confusion and concern Monday afternoon. Parents picking up their children from daycare next door were met with flashing lights and crime scene tape.

"Was headed to come and pick my daughter up, and it's completely blocked off with police, so I tried to find a different way," said Amy Rhoe.

The SUV appeared to be a black newer model of a Jeep Wrangler, according to detectives. The investigation is ongoing, PSO said.

Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip to the Pasco Sheriff's Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or submit a tip online: https://pascosheriff.com/tips/