OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Highway Patrol is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in a fatal hit‑and‑run crash that occurred on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, on U.S. HWY 19 in Old Town, Florida.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident occurred in the early morning hours of February 25, 2026, between 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., near NE 446th Street in Dixie County. The victim was found with injuries consistent with a motor‑vehicle collision, and evidence at the scene confirms that the driver involved fled without stopping or providing aid.
Investigators are seeking information related to:
- Any vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. 19 between Cross City and Old Town around 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the crash.
- Any individual who may have witnessed the crash or can provide information that could assist in identifying the driver involved and or vehicle involved.
The FHP is aware of an altercation that occurred outside Charlie’s Bar in Old Town, Florida, prior to the hit-and-run crash. Any and all charges stemming from this altercation are being investigated separately by FHP for any potential charges.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at *347 or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 888‑277‑TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips are welcomed and may play a critical role in identifying the vehicle and driver responsible for this fatal hit‑and‑run.