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Apopka police release photos of possible suspect in fatal hit & run crash

APOPKA, Fla. — Investigators with the Apopka Police Department say they’ve found a possible suspect in a hit and run crash Wednesday in which a man was killed.

Police say the victim was on foot around 8 p.m. in the 300 block of West Main Street when he was hit.

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For Immediate Release from the Apopka Police Department for Hit and Run Crash in Apopka on March 24, 2021. On March 24,...

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On Friday, Apopka Police released surveillance photos showing a possible suspect and their vehicle apparently sometime after the crash.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man with a medium build, dark hair and dark-framed glasses.

In the photos, he appears to be wearing a long-sleeved plaid shirt with a black undershirt, blue jeans and brown boots.

The suspect’s vehicle appears to be a black 2005 or 2006 model Chrysler 300. Police say it should have damage to the front headlight, hood, fender, and front windshield. It should also be missing the driver’s side mirror.

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Anyone with information that can identify the suspect is asked to call the Apopka Police Department at 407-703-1757 or email apdtips@apopka.net.

Information can also be called in to CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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