Authorities in Polk County are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened Monday morning.

  • Bicyclist hit along Kokomo Road in Haines City
  • Car abandoned off Detour Road
  • Helicopter, K-9 units involved in search

The suspect was identified Monday afternoon as Darrell Lavel Coleman, who will turn 27 on Wednesday. His last known address is in Lake Hamilton. He was believed to be wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans.

The Sheriff's Office said a man was riding a bicycle westbound along Kokomo Road in Haines City at about 10 a.m. when he was hit by a car that was also traveling westbound.

Investigators identified the victim as Charles Hudson Jr. 66, of Poinciana.

The car, which the traffic unit said was "weaving," fled the scene. The driver abandoned the car off nearby Detour Road.

The vehicle was found, but the driver is still being sought.

The Sheriff's Office helicopter and K-9 units are involved in the search.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.