Hillsborough County, FL (December 22, 2019) - A pedestrian sustained serious injuries following a crash in Hillsborough County on Sunday, December 21st. The crash occurred around 12:18 a.m. on Nebraska Avenue near 131st Street.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Mitchell L. Cribbs, Jr. was attempting to cross the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene shortly after the crash. Lutz was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital with serious injuries. Police are still investigating and have not released a description of the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800.
Our thoughts are with Mitchell L. Cribbs during this difficult time and we hope for his complete recovery. Hit-and-run crashes account for approximately 25% of all reported car accidents in our state. Hit-and-run accidents are frequently severe in nature and many hit-and-run drivers flee in an effort to avoid responsibility for their actions.
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