Troopers seek second vehicle that left the scene in fatal U.S. 301 pedestrian crash

The Aug. 16 death of a 26-year-old man who was struck and killed on U.S. 301 near 44th Avenue East is now a criminal investigation, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An early crash report on the incident indicated the pedestrian was killed by an 83-year-old Bradenton driver while trying to cross U.S. 301 at about 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 16.

“The ongoing investigation has determined a secondary collision occurred, in which an unknown (second) vehicle also collided with (the) pedestrian,” FHP said late Tuesday.

The driver of the second vehicle drove away from the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Manatee County Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.

This story was originally published August 25, 2021 at 7:04 AM.