St. Lucie County, FL (April 20, 2020) - A 54-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash that took place in St. Lucie County on Saturday, April 18th. The crash was reported around 12:30 a.m. on State Road 713 near US 1.
According to a report, the man from Hollywood was walking along SR 713 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that was traveling southbound. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The vehicle driver fled the scene following the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol and St. Lucie County Fire Rescue assisted with the investigation.
There is no further information available at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Lucie County. Florida experiences more than 100,000 hit-and-run accidents throughout our state each year. These crashes can have very serious and long-lasting effects on victims and their families. Unfortunately, many innocent lives are lost annually as a result of the negligence and carelessness of hit-and-run drivers.
Our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the victim in this tragic incident in St. Lucie County.
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