Hillsborough County, FL (August 6, 2018) – In Hillsborough County, a bicycle hit-and-run took place and deputies are now searching for the vehicle responsible. The accident happened in the early morning hours yesterday.
53-year-old Johnny Arrington died of the injuries that he received in the crash. Deputies said that the accident happened around 2 a.m. when an unknown vehicle was traveling southbound on 78th Street. It hit Arrington near an intersection before fleeing the scene.
It is unclear if the vehicle that hit Arrington was a truck or a car. Deputies said that it likely has front-end damage including a busted headlight. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
There is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds. Every month, about 540 bicyclists are involved in some type of accident. Many of these involve motor vehicles who were not paying attention to those operating bicycles. Our condolences are with you at this time.
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