Pinellas Park police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run after a body was found alongside a road Sunday morning.
A release from the Pinellas Park Police Department said at about 9:03 a.m., officers were called to 62nd Avenue North after the male victim was spotted lying in the ditch next to the roadway.
When they arrived, officers found that the victim was already dead. Officials later identified him as Michael Vilaysack, 36, of St. Petersburg.
Investigators said debris was found near the body, which had injuries that appeared to be from a vehicle.
“Investigators currently believe the suspect vehicle, which fled the scene, may be a Gray Hyundai Accent manufactured between 2018 and 2022,” the release stated. “Notably, the vehicle is anticipated to display significant damage on its passenger side, and should be missing the passenger side mirror.”
If you have information on the crash, call the Pinellas Park Police Department at 727-369-7864 and mention case number 2024-18244. You can also make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 800-873-8477
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Source: wfla
