Vehicle in St. Lucie County hit-and-run found in Martin County garage
Law enforcement identified a suspect.
Law enforcement identified a suspect.
Law enforcement identified a suspect.
Video above: Initial information about the hit-and-run
Law enforcement found the suspect vehicle and identified a suspect after Crime Stopper tips related to a hit-and-run in St. Lucie County.
Martin County deputies executed a search warrant at a property in the county and found the wanted vehicle inside a garage.
Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 10044 State Road A1A just north of Pepper Lane. A 57-year-old bicyclist was possibly hit from behind, and the vehicle left the scene.
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The victim was pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. but later regained a pulse and was taken to a nearby hospital where they underwent surgery, troopers said. They are in the intensive care unit.
Based on parts found at the scene, the suspected vehicle is a 2007 to 2015 Toyota Tundra or Toyota Sequoia that is grey/silver and missing a right mirror and mirror cover, troopers said.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.