St. Petersburg man found lying in Pinellas Park ditch after deadly hit-and-run: Police
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Pinellas Park Police say they responded to reports of a man lying in a ditch on Sunday morning.
When first responders arrived to the 4200 block of 62nd Ave N around 9 a.m., the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials identified the victim as 36-year-old Michael Vilaysack.
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According to investigators, car debris was found near Vilaysack and his injuries were consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
The police department says the suspect vehicle may be a Gray Hyundai Accent manufactured between 2018 and 2022. The car is anticipated to have significant damage to the passenger side and should be missing the passenger side mirror.
Pinellas Park Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigators are investigating.
Vilaysack's family was notified, according to authorities.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department 727-369-7864 and reference case number 2024-18244. Ofc. Caldwell is the lead investigator on the case. Individuals who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to reach out to Crime Stoppers at (800) 873-8477.
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