Pedestrian killed in Fruitville Road hit-and-run; Sarasota police seek clues
A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver just before midnight Saturday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
In a tweet posted Sunday morning, the SPD announced it is investigating a hit-and-run fatality that took place in the 4000 block of Fruitville Road.
In their preliminary investigation, officers determined that the body of a female was found in the area by a passerby. Because of evidence at the scene, the department’s traffic unit was called to investigate.
The victim’s identity was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call officer Tim Bales at 941-915-3635.
We’re investigating a hit & run fatality in 4000 blk of Fruitville that occurred last night. Preliminary investigation revealed the body of a female was found in the area by a passerby. Due the evidence found at the scene, our Traffic Unit was called out to investigate. pic.twitter.com/aO5yLMkb76
— SarasotaPD (@sarasotapd) January 28, 2018
This story was originally published January 28, 2018 at 11:25 AM with the headline "Pedestrian killed in Fruitville Road hit-and-run; Sarasota police seek clues."