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Tampa Man Killed In Hit And Run Accident
A 40-year-old Tampa man was killed after being struck by a hit and run driver. The accident took place on U. S. 19, South of Sea Ranch Drive in Pasco County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Alonzo Maurice Mil- ton, was attempting to cross U. S. 19 on foot and entered the path of the un- known vehicle. The driver collided with Milton, and after the collision, fled the scene. Milton died at the scene.
Vehicle parts recovered at the scene included por-
ALONZO MAURICE MILTON
tions of a chrome grill. Po-
lice believe the vehicle is most likely a full-size Dodge or Chevrolet pickup truck. Police also recov- ered a towel and bleach bucket that, if connected, may link the suspect to the pool maintenance indus- try.
Anyone with informa- tion pertaining to the acci- dent is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at (813) 558-1800. Informa- tion can also be provided to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873- TIPS; or online at www.crimestopperstb.co m.
Elderly Tampa Man Reported Missing
The Tampa Police Depart- ment is asking the community to help locate a missing person. He was last seen shortly after 7 p.m., on Thursday.
Mr. Ernest Lush is 76- years-old and is about 5’8” tall and weighs 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green tee shirt and tan shorts.
According to police, Mr. Lush was last seen walking in the 1800 block of E. Annona Avenue, around 2 p.m., last Thursday. When he did not re- turn home by 7 p.m., his family reported him missing. Mr. Lush has lived in the area for less than a year and may not be familiar with his surroundings or how to get home.
He suffers from numerous medical conditions that include dementia, limited eyesight, and
MR. ERNEST LUSH
walks with a limp.
The Tampa Police Depart-
ment is asking anyone with in- formation pertaining to the whereabouts of Mr. Lush to contact the Tampa Police De- partment at (813) 231-6130.
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