The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian Friday night.
- 17-year-old walking on side of US 301 struck in hit-and-run
- Austyn Cochuyt was hit by Honda Accord that fled, FHP says
- Troopers say cracked side mirror left at scene belongs to Accord
Austyn Cochuyt, 17, of Zephyrhills was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 301 in Pasco County.
The crash occurred at about 7:08 p.m. just south of Justin Avenue.
Troopers said a Honda Accord was traveling southbound on U.S. 301 when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and struck with teen, who was walking northbound on the west grass shoulder of U.S. 301.
The vehicle fled the scene after hitting Cochuyt and left behind a greenish-gray side mirror.
Cochuyt was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center in serious condition.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call FHP at 813-631-4020.