FHP: Plant City man arrested after fleeing hit-and-run crash
TAMPA, Fla. - A Plant City man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred on October 21 at around 8:40 p.m.
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FHP says a Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling eastbound on SR-574 when a pedestrian entered its path.
Following the crash, the driver, Mauro Caalmaez, left the scene only to return two hours later, FHP said.
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FHP says, Caalmaez is facing various charges, including leaving the scene of a crash with serious injury and driving with no license.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.