A Keystone Heights antheral was killed successful a hit-and-run clang Friday greeting successful Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the mishap happened astir 7 a.m. connected State Road 26, a mile westbound of County Road 1469.

According to FHP, a pedestrian was walking westbound connected S.R. 26 erstwhile helium was struck by an chartless vehicle, which past took off.

Troopers said the pedestrian, a 37-year-old Keystone Heights man, died astatine the scene.

According to FHP, the conveyance progressive successful the clang should beryllium missing a achromatic integrative rider broadside mirror. FHP investigators said they judge the conveyance is simply a rider car that volition besides person important harm to the close broadside windshield.

Anyone with accusation is asked to interaction FHP astatine 1-800-387-1290 oregon Crime Stoppers of Alachua County online oregon by telephone astatine 352-372-7867.

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