Bicyclist killed in Pasco County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
HUDSON, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a man on a bicycle.
Troopers were called to Scenic Drive, just north of Jasmine Boulevard on Sunday around 8:30 a.m. for reports of a bicyclist who was struck by a car.
According to FHP, troopers believe the 45-year-old Hudson man was hit either Friday or Saturday by a hit-and-run driver.
The bicyclist died at the scene.
Troopers say evidence recovered from the crash scene indicates that the suspect vehicle is a Remington Red Metallic or similar maroon color 2014 or 2015 Kia Sorento. The vehicle should have right front end damage and possible damage on the right side.
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact the Highway Patrol at *FHP or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.