BRADENTON – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred early Friday morning on US 301 near 44th Avenue East, claiming the life of an unidentified pedestrian.

The crash took place at approximately 2:37 AM, when an unidentified vehicle, believed to be a white Nissan sedan, was traveling southbound on US 301. According to the FHP report, the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was in the travel lanes of the roadway.

Tragically, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Positive identification is pending.

Following the initial collision, a secondary accident occurred as a Sport Utility Vehicle and a motorcycle, both approaching the scene, inadvertently traveled over the pedestrian. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

The driver of the initial vehicle fled the scene, and FHP is urging anyone with information regarding the suspected white Nissan sedan or its driver to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP or reach out to Crime Stoppers.

The crash remains under active investigation.

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