Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Manatee County, FHP looking for driver

BRADENTON, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on a busy stretch of US 301 in Manatee County.

According to FHP, a vehicle struck a pedestrian early Friday near the intersection of 44th Avenue East, south of Bradenton.

After the driver drove off, an SUV and a motorcycle also struck the victim, FHP said. Both remained at the scene.

Police said they are looking for an unknown model Nissan that may be white. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highway Patrol at *FHP or Crime Stoppers.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that closed the southbound side of US 301 in Manatee County.

Southbound 301 was closed in the area for several hours before reopening to traffic.

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