The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a semi-truck that was involved in a hit-and-run crash along Interstate 95 in Volusia County early Wednesday morning.
According to FHP, troopers responded to I-95 northbound, near mile marker 234, at around 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, after receiving reports of a hit-and-run crash with serious injuries.
Prior to the collision, a disabled 2011 semi-truck was parked on the outside shoulder of I-95. A 28-year-old Jacksonville man was standing on the outside shoulder as he attempted to repair the vehicle.
FHP states that a second vehicle, referred to as an “unknown semi tractor-trailer,” was heading northbound on the interstate in the outside lane when its driver failed to spot the man on the shoulder.
As a result, the right side of the second vehicle struck the man. After the initial impact, the second vehicle fled from the scene.
Paramedics arrived on-scene and transported the man to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach for treatment of serious injuries.
FHP investigators believe that the semi-truck involved in the hit-and-run crash should have damage to its right side.
No further details were provided by FHP.
If anyone has information regarding this crash, the Florida Highway Patrol asks that you call *FHP (*347). Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).