FORT MYERS, FL -- A 48-year old man is dead after a hit and run driver killed him at midnight Christmas Eve on McGregor Boulevard.
An unknown vehicle was traveling north on McGregor Blvd. near Kasamada Drive in Lee County. The Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle drove upon a pedestrian that was in roadway and the front right of the vehicle struck the pedestrian.
The pedestrian, Michael J. Sasen, 48 of Fort Myers, died on scene as a result of his injuries.
The vehicle fled the scene. However, about 30 minute later, a suspect vehicle drove by the scene that had damage consistent with the hit & run vehicle. That driver was arrested on scene for DUI. His car & other evidence was collected and taken to the FHP office for further analysis.
The vehicle fled the scene. However, about 30 minute later, a suspect vehicle drove by the scene that had damage consistent with the hit & run vehicle. That driver was arrested on scene for DUI. His car & other evidence was collected and taken to the FHP office for further analysis.
The investigation is ongoing to determine whether or not the suspect vehicle is the culprit in the hit & run crash.
Update: The driver is an investigator for the State's Attorney office in Lee county and has not been charged with the death at this time.
Update: The driver is an investigator for the State's Attorney office in Lee county and has not been charged with the death at this time.
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