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The wife of Leesburg was killed in hit-and-run crash; FHP is looking for a driver who has left SUV

Lake County, Fla. -The soldiers are asking the public to receive information about a driver who, according to the Florida Highway Patrol on Saturday, lifted an SUV in Lake County in Lake County in Lake County.

The crash occurred around 10:44 p.m. at the intersection of US 27 with the Citrus Grove Road, soldiers said.

According to an FHP crash report, the motorcyclist identified was stopped as a 36-year-old Lesburg-Frau-Am Traffic signal and opposite the inner lane from US 27 to the south when a Chevrolet Taoe from 2001, which drove south to the south on the same trail.

Between these vehicles there was another SUV – also towards the south and on the same lane as the others – who bought the outer lane after the green light, the report says.

The driver of the Chevrolet could not watch the motorcycle in front of him and, as a result, ended him, soldiers said.

The Chevrolet was driven away from the scene of the crash and the Ms. Leesburg was taken to the hospital, where it was declared dead, the report says. She was wearing a helmet during the crash, said Trooper.

The soldiers took possession of the Chevrolet after found it about three miles north of the scene, where his driver had given it up to the median of US 27. The other SUV and its three occupants, none of which were injured, all stayed at the scene, said soldiers.

Anyone who has information about the crash or the driver of the Chevrolet is asked to contact FHP by choosing *FHP ( *347) or crimeline under 800-423 tips (8477).

FHP is still investigating.

Leaving the scene of a crash that leads to damage to property, injuries or death is against the law. The Florida Highway Patrol reminds the Floridians of the consequences of a place of crash and the challenges that law enforcement is faced with when examining an accident. If you are involved in a crash, stay at the scene, call for help and follow these steps:

1. Make sure you and all passengers are in order. Stay calm.

2. If possible, go to the roadside. Remove your keys when you get out of your vehicle, pull off the street and stay in a safe area.

3. Check other participants. Call 911 when someone is injured or a vehicle is not operational.

4. If there are no injuries or serious damage to property, collect information. Get the name, driver's license, insurance and the day information from the other drivers (s). Take photos of vehicles and information if you cannot write it down and then set a report online. Find out more about hit-and-run penalties here.

Florida Highway Patrol

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