PANAMA CITY — A motorcyclist was killed late Friday night when he was hit by a car that fled from the scene, the Panama City Police Department said.
Police identified the victim as Ethan Tyler Casey, 21, a local resident.
The suspect left the scene in a Camaro, which was found at a residence in Panama City Beach Saturday night. No suspect had been identified or arrested.
The crash occurred Friday at about 10:15 p.m. in the westbound lanes of U.S. 98 near the intersection of Harrison Avenue.
Police said the driver of the motorcycle exited the parking lot of Bingo Paradise, turning west onto the highway in front of oncoming traffic. A vehicle described as a gray Camaro was westbound on U.S. 98 approaching Harrison Avenue and struck the motorcycle, police said.
The Camaro fled the scene westbound, turning north on Harrison Avenue and then possibly north onto U.S. 231. The Camaro that fled the scene is believed to be a late 1990s or early 2000 model, and should have front end and passenger side damage.
The driver of the motorcycle was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He did not survive.
Anyone with any information in reference to this crash should contact Panama City Police Department at 850-872-3100, or report tips anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 850-785-TIPS.
An earlier version of this story is posted below:
PANAMA CITY —The Panama City Police Department is investigating a hit and run traffic crash that involves the death of a motorcycle driver Friday night.
Police identified the victim as Ethan Tyler Casey, 21, a local resident.
The crash occurred Friday at about 10:15 p.m. in the westbound lanes of U.S. 98 near the intersection of Harrison Avenue.
The investigation revealed the driver of the motorcycle exited the parking lot of Bingo Paradise, turning west onto the highway in front of oncoming traffic. A vehicle described as a gray Camaro was west bound on U.S. 98 approaching Harrison Avenue and struck the motorcycle, police said.
The Camaro fled the scene westbound, turning north on Harrison Avenue and then possibly north onto U.S. 231. The Camaro that fled the scene is believed to be a late 1990s or early 2000 model, and should have front end and passenger side damage.
The driver of the motorcycle was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with critical life threatening injuries. He did not survive.
Anyone with any information in reference to this crash should contact Panama City Police Department at 850-872-3100, or you can report your tips anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 850-785-TIPS.