Motorcyclist Paul Lavon Wooten Jr. struck and killed in hit-and-run on Bailey Road in Polk County, Florida; three vehicles that may be in connection are sought by police

Modified Date:

Sat, 11/07/2015 - 10:07am

Accident Date:

Friday, November 6, 2015

Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Mulberry

A motorcyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Mulberry on Friday night, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. The motorcyclist, whose identity has not been released, was struck from behind on Bailey Road, between Wells and Davis roads, around 11 p.m. The other driver fled, and the motorcyclist died at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing three vehicles in the area around the time of the crash: a Ford F-150 or F-250 with with lifts and chrome wheels and rims, a dark compact car and a blue car. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the crash to call the sheriff's office at 863-298-6200.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

Hit and Run

People Involved:

Paul Lavon Wooten Jr.

Roadway:

Bailey Road

County:

Polk County, FL

Area:

Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL