Crime

Cops look for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian on Anna Maria Island

Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver they say killed an 83-year-old pedestrian in a crash on Anna Maria Island.

The crash happened at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the 2700 block of Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.

Holmes Beach and Bradenton police say Cierra Shannon, 27, is a person of interest in the case. Investigators are looking for her, as well as information about a 2006 sliver Chevrolet Trailblazer bearing the license plate number IV5-9UG.

Bradenton police traffic investigators are assisting the Holmes Beach Police Department with the investigation.

According to Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, the victim is a woman who was visiting the island from Michigan. Tokajer said police also are looking for any information of Shannon’s activities prior to the crash.

Anyone with information can contact Detective Brian Hall of the Holmes Beach Police Department at 941-932-6161 or detective@holmesbeach.org.

Tips also can be sent to BPDTIPS@BRADENTONPD.COM. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477.

This story was originally published February 11, 2021 at 11:17 AM.

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Mark Young
Bradenton Herald
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