PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol has released new information in the deadly hit-and-run that killed a 59-year-old Crescent City man early Tuesday morning.
The crash happened before 5:15 a.m. on U.S. Highway 17 near Gail Drive in Satsuma, according to an updated FHP report.
Investigators now believe the vehicle involved was a GMC or Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck or work van.
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<
FHP says no color has been confirmed yet, but the vehicle will be missing its passenger side mirror.
The victim was walking along the southbound side of Highway 17 when he was struck and killed. The driver did not stop.
Officials urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or FHP by dialing *FHP (*347).
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
