Man killed in Polk hit-and-run

Sunday, November 26, 2006
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a Lakeland man and they are seeking help to find two drivers.

The 56-year-old victim was riding a motorcycle on Recker Highway in Winter Haven Saturday night when he was hit by two cars. The sheriff's office said a car hit him from behind and knocked him off his bike. The motorcyclist was then hit by a second car.

One of the hit-and-run suspects left behind key evidence at the scene. Deputies found car parts, possibly belonging to a dark green Dodge Stealth.

If you have any information, please call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at (863) 287-9972.