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Suspected Fatal Nine Mile Road Hit And Run Driver Surrenders To FHP
June 21, 2025
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run early Friday morning on Nine Mile Road, and the suspected hit and run driver has surrendered to troopers.
It happened about 4 a.m. on East Nine Mile Road at University Parkway.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an unidentified man was struck in a crosswalk while attempting to cross Nine Mile by an unknown make and model white SUV that was traveling eastbound.
The pedestrian, positively identified as a 41 -year-old male for Cocoa, Florida, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baptist Hospital.
The white SUV fled the scene without stopping to render aid or report the crash, trooper said.
The 34-year-old male suspected hit and run driver was identified and turned himself in to the Florida Highway Patrol later Friday evening. The suspected hit and run vehicle has been located and in in the possession oF FHP.
The investigation is ongoing with charges pending; the suspect has not been named.
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3 Responses to “Suspected Fatal Nine Mile Road Hit And Run Driver Surrenders To FHP”
Our family is deeply scarred by this tragic loss. The pain we endure each day and night since this happened is beyond words. Our hearts are heavy, and the weight of this grief is something we carry constantly.
We are grateful that someone had the courage to come forward, and while we appreciate that act, we cannot help but wonder—if only the person responsible had stopped and helped at the time… Just maybe, our beloved would still be with us today.
Even in the midst of this unimaginable sorrow, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the kind souls who did not see it as robbery to offer help. May God bless the hands and the hearts that tried to give aid in those final moments. Your compassion means more than words can express.
To our community, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. This hurts in ways we never imagined possible. We ask for strength, for healing, and for peace—not only for us, but for anyone who has ever known this kind of pain.
With love,
Hot Rod’s Family
@Rusty Shakleford -
A similar circumstance happened to a former female co-worker.. She had no arrest record and no traffic violations. She had been plied with free drinks by friends and a single(!) male at an impromptu gathering. Terrified – she leaves the scene – somehow – managing to drive her car home. She was arrested the next day with some serious bruising from the seatbelt.
She got 11yrs in prison. Her daughter grew up without her.
Stupid decision made by an inebriated mind. SERIOUS consequences resulted.
There are more drunk, stoned and stupid people out there then law enforcement can catch. This type of crime must have severe consequences so folks will think twice before doing it. What a low life thing to do.