Elderly Man Killed in Hillsborough County Hit-and-Run; Authorities Seek SUV
An 82-year-old man, identified as Francisco Lugo, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near 43rd Street in Hillsborough County early Sunday morning. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a dark-colored SUV, possibly a…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 27, 2026 —
An 82-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Hillsborough County. The victim has been identified as Francisco Lugo.
The fatal crash took place on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, in the vicinity of 43rd Street. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened early Sunday morning.
Investigators are actively seeking information about a vehicle believed to be involved in the crash. Authorities are searching for a dark-colored SUV, which may be a 2021 model or newer Kia Sorrento. The vehicle is noted to be missing its passenger-side mirror, suggesting it may have been involved in a collision.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash or the timeline of events. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify and locate the driver of the suspect vehicle.
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