Law enforcement authorities are trying to identify and locate a man who is wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a pedestrian.
On Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol released photos of the suspect and a sport utility vehicle that were involved in the fatal accident on Monday, October 30.
During that incident, a pedestrian who was walking south on Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway was struck by a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on the highway.
The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified by the medical examiner’s office, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
After the accident, a witness who observed the crash was able to capture a photo of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian.
The witness advised that the suspect turned into a gas station after the crash.
Investigators were able to obtain video that shows the suspect as he entered a gas station.
Police say the suspect vehicle should have minor damage to its front right. Currently, there are no additional details available regarding the suspect or the vehicle.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 407-737-2213, or the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-8477.