Manatee County, FL - Hit-and-Run Injury Crash Reported on 42nd Avenue
A hit-and-run crash with injuries took place in Manatee County on Thursday, March 26th. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and 5th Street just after 8:00 p.m. The crash was reported around 7:58 p.m. According to troopers, at least one person sustained injuries in the collision. Police say that the crash was a hit-and-run accident as a driver fled the scene shortly after the incident occurred. The nature and extent of the injuries were not immediately revealed. A roadblock was set up at the scene while authorities worked to clear away the wreckage and investigate the cause of the collision. Drivers were urged to find alternate routes. Read more