Martin County, FL (December 24, 2019) - A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Martin County on Monday, December 23rd. The crash was reported on Cove Road near the intersection with SE 44th Avenue around 9:45 a.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene. According to troopers, a bicyclist was riding in the middle westbound lane of Cove Road when he was struck by a Ford Expedition that was also traveling in a westbound direction. A Dodge Charger traveling behind the Expedition then ran over parts of the bicycle that were left in the roadway. The Expedition driver fled the scene after the crash.
Rescue workers transported the unidentified bicyclist to Martin South Hospital where he died from his injuries. No one else was hurt. An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time.
This is a truly tragic hit-and-run crash in Martin County. Hit-and-run accidents are a major problem in Florida, accounting for about 25% of all reported vehicle collisions in our state. Annually, this adds up to over 100,000 accidents where a driver causes a crash and leaves the scene. Hit-and-run accidents can take a major personal and financial toll on their victims. As we see in this crash, the worst of these accidents can take innocent lives.
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