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FHP: Driver sought in hit-and-run that seriously injured Ocala man

Driver struck moped before fleeing on foot, says troopers

picture of a moped struck in a hit & run crash in marion county
Florida Highway Patrol
picture of a moped struck in a hit & run crash in marion county
SOURCE: Florida Highway Patrol
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FHP: Driver sought in hit-and-run that seriously injured Ocala man

Driver struck moped before fleeing on foot, says troopers

Florida Highway Patrol says a hit-and-run crash in Marion County seriously injured a moped rider, and now troopers need the public’s help in finding the driver responsible. The crash in question took place just after midnight on Wednesday on US-441 near SE 73rd Street. There, investigators say a black Cadillac sedan struck an orange moped before the driver fled the scene on foot.A description of the driver is not available.The moped rider, a 28-year-old Ocala man, was transported to Ocala Regional Hospital with serious injuries.Troopers ask that anyone with information call the FHP Communication Center at 1-800-387-1290 or dial *FHP (*347). You can also call Crimestoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477).

Florida Highway Patrol says a hit-and-run crash in Marion County seriously injured a moped rider, and now troopers need the public’s help in finding the driver responsible.

The crash in question took place just after midnight on Wednesday on US-441 near SE 73rd Street. There, investigators say a black Cadillac sedan struck an orange moped before the driver fled the scene on foot.

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A description of the driver is not available.

The moped rider, a 28-year-old Ocala man, was transported to Ocala Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

Troopers ask that anyone with information call the FHP Communication Center at 1-800-387-1290 or dial *FHP (*347). You can also call Crimestoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477).