ELFERS, Fla. — The Audi A6 wanted in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Christmas Day was found abandoned Wednesday, Dec. 30, in a parking lot on Barker Drive at Grey Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say they are looking for 28-year-old Moran Derraill Brown Jr. as a person of interest in the case. He has several active warrants for arrest, including violation of probation, fleeing and eluding, possession of cocaine and driving while license revoked, a news release states.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FHP at 813-558-1800.
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A 22-year-old man was killed when a car crashed into him, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
It happened just before 10 a.m. Christmas Day at U.S. 19 and Manor Drive.
Troopers say a car, believed to be a white 2012 Audi A6, entered the right turn lane of U.S. 19 as the man was walking. It crashed into him, and its driver drove off.
According to law enforcement, the Audi has Florida tag PXYU59, and the last six VIN numbers are 051174.
The car is likely to have damage to the front or left-front side.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800 or Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.
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