PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver accused of fatally striking a 17-year-old boy in Pasco County Saturday night.

According to FHP, the 17-year-old from Wesley Chapel was walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of Bellmeade Court around 10:11 p.m. when a vehicle driving westbound on Chancey Road struck the boy. He died at the scene.

FHP said the suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a dark-colored 2014-16 Nissan Pathfinder with right front damage.

Photo of the suspect’s vehicle courtesy of FHP

Following the collision, the driver failed to render aid and fled the scene, officials said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call *FHP or **TIPS.

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