TAMPA, FL – An 86-year-old man walking his bicycle on U.S. Highway 41 passed away after he was struck by an SUV driver who fled the scene Saturday.
This collision happened before 6:45 p.m. south of Honeycrisp Court, according to ABC Action News. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials did not describe the suspect’s SUV or reveal their appearance.
Our newsroom will include new information in an updated post as it becomes available.
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