Florida Highway Patrol troopers are actively searching for a driver who fled the scene following a fatal pedestrian strike on U.S. 41 in Hillsborough County on Monday evening.
The collision occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Nundy Avenue in Gibsonton.
Investigators report that a 66-year-old Gibsonton resident was attempting to cross the highway when he stepped into the path of a southbound vehicle. The vehicle, believed to be a black four-door sedan , possibly a Toyota or Nissan , struck the man upon impact.
Witnesses at the scene informed troopers that the driver briefly stopped following the collision before fleeing the area. Authorities described the driver as a Black female wearing a gray sweatshirt and black shorts.
Officials have not yet publicly identified the pedestrian involved in the crash.
Anyone with information regarding the crash, the vehicle, or the driver is strongly encouraged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol by dialing *FHP (*347) or reach out to Crime Stoppers at TIPS.
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