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Hit and run crash leaves pedestrian dead in Fort Myers

Posted at 2:42 PM, Sep 11, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-13 06:28:21-04

UPDATE -- Florida Highway Patrol have released a possible description of the vehicle involved in the pedestrian fatal crash on Ortiz Avenue.

The car is described as a 2013 to 2015 Nissan Altima with possible right-front or right-side damage. possibly black or gray color.

If anyone has any information regarding the incident you are asked to contact the Florida Highway patrol at 239-344-1700.

UPDATE: Man identified in Fort Myers fatal hit-and-run

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FORT MYERS, Fla. --  Police are looking for the driver in connection with a hit and run crash killing a pedestrian.

It happened early Sunday morning at 7 a.m at the intersection of Ortiz Avenue and North Galaxy Drive.

Police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle heading northbound.  The pedestrian was thrown into a water-filled culvert nearby and pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the victim is still unknown and and an arrest has not been made.

If anyone has information concerning this crash you are asked to contact the Florida Highway patrol at 239-344-1700.