12/25/20
9:58 PM
A vehicle was traveling northbound in the outside lane of US-19 approaching Manor Drive. A 22-year-old male pedestrian from New Port Richey was walking in the northbound right turn lane of US-19 when a vehicle entered the turn lane. It then collided with the pedestrian who suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. Post-impact, the vehicle fled the crash scene traveling northbound on US-19. The vehicle is believed to be an Audi A6, white in color, with front or left-front damage from the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FHP by calling 813-558-1800 or *FHP (*347). Those with information may also call Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.
12/27/20 UPDATE
FHP Troopers continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash from December 25th. The above photos are of the suspect vehicle, a white Audi sedan, that was later clocked by an FHP Trooper on eastbound SR-54 near Madison Street, traveling 98 MPH shortly after the crash. The Trooper, flagged down by witnesses, was unable to locate the vehicle.
10/28/20 UPDATE
FHP Troopers continue to investigate the Christmas evening fatal crash. Troopers are currently searching for a 2012 Audi A6, white in color, bearing Florida tag PXYU59 and with the last six VIN numbers of 051174.
