The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred on County Road 25 in Marion County sometime Saturday morning.
- FHP alerted by Marion Sheriff's Office at 8:49 a.m. Saturday
- Investigators believe pedestrian walking alongside CR-25 hit by car
Officials say that Marion County authorities alerted FHP at 8:49 a.m. of the body of a white male found on the south grassy shoulder of CR-25. A Marion County deputy advised that it appeared the man was struck by a car.
Investigators found evidence at the scene indicating that a car traveling west on County Road 25 struck the pedestrian as he was walking alongside the roadway. Parts of the car found on the road currently leads investigators to believe that the car might be a Ford.
The car apparently sustained damage in the incident, according to troopers. The debris found seems to indicate that the car's left front and side mirrors were damaged.
At this time troopers believe that the car fled the scene and continued west on County Road 25. They ask that anyone with information about the car or the incident contact the Highway Patrol at 352-732-1260 ext. 237 or contact the Marion County Crime Stoppers at 352-368-7867.