Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash Monday.
The crash happened around 6:07 a.m. near the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Dean Road.
Troopers said a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses told investigators that the driver fled the scene in a red SUV.
Troopers said they are searching for a vehicle with damage to the front bumper and right passenger side mirror.
The hit-and-run driver was possibly behind the wheel of a maroon Acura TL or MDX, possibly between 2007 to 2010.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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Source: wftv
