NEW PORT RICHEY, FL. (THECOUNT) — Anthony Talotta, of New Port Richey, Florida, has been identified as the pedestrian fatally struck Saturday morning by a suspect hit-and-run driver.
Talotta, 26, was struck and killed early Saturday morning by a hit-and-run driver, according to officials.
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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, police are searching for the driver that struck and killed Talotta while he was on-foot in the area of Little Road in Pasco County Saturday morning.
FHP said, the vehicle, believed to be a silver or gray Toyota, was traveling on Little Road around 1 a.m. approaching Heritage Lakes Boulevard, when it hit Talotta.
FHP said Talotta stepped into the path of the driver and was struck and killed, reports WFLA.
Anyone with possible information on the deadly incident should contact FHP at 813-558-1800 or your local 911.
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