Hit-and-run driver injures moped rider at 26th Ave S and 49th St S

GULFPORT, FL – A hit-and-run driver struck a person riding a moped at 26th Ave South and 49th St South Tuesday, WFLA reports.

The driver was a white male with dark hair and a beard driving a van with a blue logo and bubbles on the side at the time of the collision.

The police believe the van most likely belonged to a pool cleaning company. They describe it as similar to the vehicles used by Amazon delivery drivers.

Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them immediately.

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