Karissa Hilts, 29, killed in crash with alleged hit-and-run driver James Preston, 77, on Florida's Turnpike near Orlando, Florida
Dropped cellphone leads to woman's hit-and-run death
The Florida Highway Patrol says the woman pulled onto the shoulder of the highway about 8 p.m. Wednesday and a car slammed into her as she looked for the phone that had fallen from her car. The driver didn't stop.
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Montiero said they located a vehicle fitting that description and are questioning a suspect. No one has been arrested or charged.
Anyone with information can call Crimeline at 407-423-8477.
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Troopers impounded Preston's van on March 9. A search warrant was executed on March 13 and Preston was arrested Sunday morning.
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