SPRING HILL, FL. (THECOUNT) — Dustin Wolfingbarger, of St. Petersburg, Florida, has been identified as the pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Spring Hill.
Wolfingbarger, 34, was on-foot in the area of the Lowes in the 4900 block of Commercial Way before 9 p.m., when he was struck by at least one vehicle, possibly multiple vehicles.
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Florida Highway Patrol said they are seeking at least one vehicle that was involved in the fatal collision.
The victim was “struck by one, if not two vehicles, that were silver and white in color,” said FHP officials. Angel Luis Perez struck Wolfingbarger while operating a 2009 Chevy vehicle, stated the FHP.
Wolfingbarger was transported to a area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.
Perez, 50 of Spring Hill, was not injured, reports BayNews9.
It is unclear if anyone was cited in the collision.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the FHP at 1-813-558-1800 or call the Crimeline at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or dial 911.
Local news outlets identified the victim as Dustin “Wolfingbargar,” however, THECOUNT.COM has learned that spelling of the victim’s last name is incorrect.
Friends and family members took to Facebook to remember the beloved man:
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Geo quick facts: Spring Hill is a census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida, United States. The population was 98,621 at the 2010 census, up from 69,078 at the 2000 census. The American Community Survey estimated the population in 2016 to be 111,189 – Wikipedia.