Road Ranger Struck - 01.12.22 (FL)

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Road ranger seriously injured in I-75 hit-and-run crash; troopers searching for driver

 

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - A road ranger was struck by a driver who fled from the collision, and troopers say they are trying to track down the person behind the wheel.

 

The crash occurred around midnight Wednesday on Interstate 75, north of Overpass Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the road ranger was helping troopers as they investigated a crash in the southbound lanes. 

 

They said the road ranger, a 38-year-old man from Tampa, was walking along the closed portions of the roadway, the center, and outside lanes, which were designated by traffic cones and flairs. 

 

Troopers said a sedan, described as a silver or light gray Toyota Camry or Corolla, partially entered the center lane and struck the road ranger, who was not publicly identified by FHP. The victim had serious injuries.

 

They said the driver sped away, continuing south on I-75. Troopers managed to get a partial license plate number, "F90."

Anyone with information is asked to call FHP at 813-558-1800 or provide an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-873-8477.

 

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Road ranger seriously hurt by hit-and-run driver while responding to crash in Pasco, troopers say

 

ASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida troopers say they are searching for a driver who took off after hitting a road ranger in Pasco County overnight.

 

According to Sgt. Steve Gaskins with the Florida Highway Patrol, the road ranger was helping troopers investigate a crash on southbound State Road 93 north of Overpass Road when he was hit just after midnight Wednesday. Troopers say the center and outside lanes of the roadway were shut down because of the crash.

 

The road ranger was hit while walking in the closed part of the road, according to the FHP. Gaskins says there were traffic cones and flares to let drivers know the two lanes were closed.

 

Troopers say a car that was driving south in the inside lane partially entered the center lane that was shut down and hit the road ranger. The ranger suffered serious injuries.

 

After the crash, troopers say the car continued driving south at a high speed.

 

The car involved is described as a silver or light gray Toyota Camry or Corolla. Sgt. Gaskins says the license plate number includes “F90.”

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the FHP at 813-558-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS.

 

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