CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater officials said the man who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Wednesday has died from his injuries, as the search for the vehicle involved continues.
The hit-and-run happened around 9:30 p.m in the 1400 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard on Feb. 4, per the report.
Officials said 60-year-old Elbert Gilbert of Clearwater was in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
The report said the vehicle left the scene, and Gilbert was transported to the hospital, where he died late Wednesday evening.
Investigators said the hit-and-run vehicle may be a 2020 red Ford Mustang with front-end damage.
Anyone with information is asked to call Clearwater Police at 727-562-4242.
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