Miquel A. Hernandez Jr., 21, killed and two people injured in hit-and-run pedestrian collision on SR 574 in Plant City, Florida

Modified Date:

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 6:13am

Accident Date:

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Driver Sought in Fatal Plant City Hit-and-Run Crash

Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspected vehicle is possibly a General Motors SUV, in the 2007 - 2014 model year range. The vehicle model may possibly be a Cadillac Escalade SUV, A Chevrolet Tahoe or a GMC Yukon.

Vigil Tonight For Plant City Hit-and-Run Victim as Suspect Search Continues

Plant City police recovered a white 2007 Cadillac Escalade but have not said who was driving the vehicle. Police have not said who the Escalade belongs to or whether it was stolen prior to the accident.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident

People Involved:

Miquel A. Hernandez Jr.

Roadway:

SR 574

City:

Plant City, FL

County:

Hillsborough County, FL

Area:

Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL