Michael Wright, 48, killed in pedestrian crash with hit-and-run driver in crosswalk at 17th Street and U.S. 301 in Sarasota, Florida

Modified Date: 
Thu, 10/01/2015 - 2:19pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, June 8, 2015

Man in wheelchair killed by hit-and-run driver in Sarasota

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Officer Kevin Schafer at 941-366-8000 ext. 7870 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online atwww.sarasotacrimestoppers.com

Sarasota investigators release video in fatal hit-and-run case

Clyburn is charged with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death and driving with a suspended license. He is being held on $20,120 bond.

Suspect in fatal Sarasota crash related to victim

Detectives confirmed Clyburn and 48-year-old Michael Wright are related. A Facebook posting says they are cousins. 
Sarasota police are asking for the public's help identifying a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run collision that killed a man in a wheelchair in a crosswalk at 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301 in Sarasota. The victim is identified as Michael Wright, 48. Wright died Tuesday morning. Thus far there are no witnesses who have come forward.   
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Michael Wright
Malik Clyburn

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