Putnam County, FL (June 6, 2021) - A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Sunday in Putnam County. The crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. along Paradise Lakes Avenue near Palm Way.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling southbound on Paradise Lakes when the driver fatally struck a pedestrian who was walking in the travel lane. The pedestrian was later identified as a 24-year-old man from Crescent City. He died at the accident scene. The driver fled the scene following the crash.
Troopers are still searching for the suspect at this time. A description of the vehicle was not immediately available. No further information has been released.
Hit-and-run accidents in Florida often lead to the most severe and catastrophic consequences for victims. According to statistics, there were more than 100,000 hit-and-run crashes reported in Florida in 2019. This number accounts for more than 20% of all reported accidents in our state. Although drivers are legally required to remain at the scene of a crash, they often flee in an effort to avoid responsibility for their actions.
Our condolences go out to the family who lost their loved one in this tragic hit-and-run crash in Putnam County.
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