Clay County, FL (August 17, 2019) - A moped driver was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Clay County on Friday, August 15th. The crash happened on Sandridge Road around 2:20 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a person was riding a Suzuki moped on Sandridge around the time of the crash. Authorities say that the moped was rear-ended by a vehicle which then fled the scene. The moped driver, who has not been identified at this time, was killed in the collision. His body was found near Village Square Boulevard.
Police are looking for a small, black vehicle with potential front-end damage. Anyone with information should contact the Florida Highway Patrol at *347 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. No further details are available at this time.
Our condolences go out to the family who lost their loved one in the Clay County moped crash.
When you have lost a loved one to a Florida traffic accident, you are no doubt experiencing an overwhelming amount of grief and sadness. During this time, you are forced to accept the fact that your family member was taken too soon by the negligent actions of another driver. It can be extremely difficult to pick up the pieces and move on.
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