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Pedestrian killed in hit and run crash in Fort Myers Beach

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Fort Myers Beach in a hit and run on San Carlos Boulevard. 

Florida Highway Patrol says it happened around 10:14 Tuesday night. 

Troopers say 70-year-old Alfred Lebeau walked into the path of a northbound car and was struck by it.

Lebeau was pronounced dead at the scene.

The car's driver, 26-year-old Angel Martinez, fled the scene northbound on San Carlos Boulevard and was later located several miles away.

Charges are pending in the case.