Fort Myers man, 53, seriously injured after Friday morning hit-and-run
A 53-year-old Fort Myers man suffered serious injuries after a car struck him and fled, troopers said.
The crash happened along Palm Beach Boulevard, near Miramar Road, in Tice, around 7:20 a.m., according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
The car was traveling west on Palm Beach Boulevard, in the left turn lane, approaching Miramar Road, as the pedestrian crossed east at the intersection.
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The car struck the pedestrian, who sustained serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital.
The driver fled, troopers said.
Troopers say he was driving a silver Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows and a missing right rear hubcap.
Troopers urge anyone with information regarding the car's whereabouts to contact the Florida Highway Patrol or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).
Tipsters may also be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 in cash if their tip leads to an arrest.
Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Twitter @TomasFRoBeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews.
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