Police Search For Car Involved In Dover Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

Brandon FL

23 November, 2021

10:02 AM

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DOVER, FL —Troopers are searching for a Mercury Grand Marquis that hit and killed a Plant City man working on his car Monday night, Florida Highway Patrol said. A 56-year-old man whose car broke down in a U.S. Highway 92 westbound lane near Meadow Oaks Drive stood outside his vehicle working on it about 7:49 p.m. Monday night, according to authorities. The Marquis drove on the shoulder passing the disabled car, and hit the man, investigators said. Police said the car is believed to be a 1999-2002 silver or tan Marquis with left front damage and a missing headlight. The victim died at the crash location, detectives said. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the FHP by calling 813-558-1800, *FHP, or Crime Stoppers.