A woman is dead and the accused driver on the run after authorities say a red pickup struck her and fled the scene.
Fort Myers police’s traffic unit seeks public assistance in locating the pictured vehicle. Police said the pickup was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said the crash happened in the area of Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street, near the Wawa gas station.
Authorities said they are searching for a four-door red Toyota Tacoma that will have damage to the front passenger headlight and front passenger bumper.
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Police say anyone with information may contact them at 239-432-7700, submit a tip on their #AtlasOne app or contact SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).
At least 94 people have been killed in Lee County crashes this year.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Woman killed in Fort Myers hit-and-run; Fort Myers police search for pickup driver