POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Polk County’s traffic unit is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man with serious injuries.
Deputies say the crash happened in Lake Wales around 5:45 p.m. Saturday. The victim, who is 49 years old, was walking home southbound along the fog line near the 3800 block of US 17, also known as Scenic Highway, when he was hit.
The car is a 1994-1997 blue or green Honda Accord, according to evidence left behind at the scene.
According to deputies, a nearby resident heard the crash and responded, then contacted law enforcement.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Deputies later learned the victim had just left the G Spot and Hole Shotz Bar located at 3825 Scenic Highway and refused a ride home that was offered to him.
If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200.
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