Michael Hauser James, 60, killed in motorcycle collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Jason Earl Nichols, 45, on Interstate 95 near Palm City, Florida
FHP identifies person of interest in fatal hit-and-run
Jason Earl Nichols, 45, of Port St. Lucie, is wanted for questioning in the crash that killed a motorcyclist. It happened May 1 in the northbound lanes of the highway near Palm City.
JUST IN: Suspect in fatal I-95 hit-and-run crash surrenders to police
James Earl Nichols of Port St. Lucie surrendered to Daytona Beach Shores police Wednesday afternoon.
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