Male pedestrian fatally struck by car that fled the scene on U.S. 301 in Manatee County, Florida
Man killed in Manatee County hit & run
The man was trying to cross U.S. 301 when the unknown vehicle driving west plowed into him and then took off, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The man came to rest on the center lane when an SUV smashed into him.
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