Seffner, FL (February 25, 2020) - A 15-year-old student from Armwood High School was hurt in a hit-and-run crash that took place on Monday, February 24th. The crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. at the intersection of US 92 and Peach Street.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the student was riding his bicycle in a marked crosswalk near the school. At the same time, a Toyota was traveling southbound near the parking lot. The Toyota collided with the bicycle. The Toyota driver, a woman in her 30s or 40s wearing a pink sweater, briefly exited the vehicle and spoke to the boy before leaving the scene.
The student suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Anyone with information on the crash should contact FHP at 813-558-1800.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the FHP at (813) 558-1800 or Crimestoppers at 800-873-TIPS.
Hit-and-run crashes are very common in Florida, with about 100,000 of these accidents reported annually. Hit-and-runs account for 25% of all reported accidents and can cause a great deal of frustration for their victims. Our thoughts go out to the student affected by this crash in Seffner.
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