Man arrested in hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian, Palm Bay police say

A man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

Police officers arrived at the scene on Malabar Road and Babcock Street on Tuesday, where they located an unresponsive woman.

It was determined that she was struck by a vehicle and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the PBPD.

Officers said they were able to identify a vehicle of interest through witness statements and surveillance video.

The vehicle was abandoned in a field in the northwest portion of the city.

Police said the vehicle displayed significant evidence that was consistent with its involvement in the crash.

Detectives identified R, 43, as the driver of the vehicle.

He was taken into custody and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury, tampering with evidence and false report to law enforcement.

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Source: Wesh