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GAINESVILLE, FL – Gainesville police announced an arrest in the case of a pedestrian who was struck by a car near the University of Florida.

According to the Gainesville Sun, 73-year-old Betty Jean Alexander-Bacon of Lake Butler faces a felony charge for a hit-and-run.

Authorities said Alexander-Bacon was driving at around midnight on Thursday when she struck the pedestrian who was crossing the street in the 1300 block of West University Avenue.  The victim was taken to UF Health Shands Hospital for treatment.  No details were immediately released on the person’s condition.

GAINESVILLE, FL – State troopers said a pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Alachua County Sunday morning.

A report by Main Street Daily News states the victim was a 26-year-old man from Floral City in Citrus County.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was walking along US Highway 441 at about 3:30 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle and killed.

The driver involved was reported to have fled the scene heading south toward Micanopy and Marion County.  The FHP described the vehicle being sought as a 2015-2020 dark gray Ford Mustang.  On Monday afternoon, investigators said they had located the vehicle in Marion County and identified a person of interest.

TRENTON, FL – Authorities are trying to track down the driver who struck and killed a a pedestrian in Trenton on Sunday night.

A report by WCJB states that the incident took place on Southeast 53rd Court at 8:45 p.m.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 68-year-old woman was walking on the roadway when she was struck by a northbound pickup truck.  The victim, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the pickup fled the scene going north on Southeast 53rd Court.  The truck was abandoned and found nearby, and a search for the driver is ongoing.