Hit-and-run driver sought after multi-car accident in Pasco County

PASCO COUNTY, FL – Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver responsible for a multi-vehicle accident in Pasco County Sunday evening.

According to Fox 13 News, a dark-colored SUV is being sought in connection with the crash in the area of State Road 54 and Promenade Parkway.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident began when the driver improperly changed lanes while heading east on State Road 54 sometime after 7 p.m. The SUV then struck a sedan, setting off a chain-reaction crash in which a total of five vehicles were involved. Five people sustained minor injuries in the wreck.

State troopers said the driver of the initial vehicle left the scene afterwards. The vehicle involved may have been a Dodge Durango, troopers said.

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence and recklessness of a hit-and-run driver, you may be entitled to significant compensation for medical bills and other expenses. Contact a Pasco County Hit-and-Run Accident Attorney from Kemp, Ruge and Green Law Group, who can help secure the money you need to get your life back on track. To schedule a free consultation, respond in our online chat box or give us a call at 727-853-6034 to tell us about your case and find out if we can help.