Clearwater Police are asking for the public’s help in searching for suspect in a hit and run that left a woman severely injured.

  • Nekeshia Lloyd, 35, severely injured after hit and run
  • Accident occurred Sunday, July 16, in Clearwater
  • Police searching for hit and run suspect

Nekeshia Lloyd, 35, was struck by a vehicle on Sunday, July 16, in the 1300 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Clearwater. 

She was found in the roadway, severely injured, and taken to Morton Plant Hospital.

Officials said Lloyd has been in a medically induced coma for most of the time since the accident. She has multiple fractures, including her neck and pelvis, and is in stable condition, officials said.

The accident occurred between 1:21 a.m. and 1:41 a.m. Sunday. Detectives said no debris from the vehicle was left behind.

Anyone with information on the accident is asked to call Clearwater Police at 727-562-4242.