A man fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run collision died Friday when he was involved in another crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Authorities say Jimmie Smith, 62, was leaving the scene of a hit-and-run at a high rate of speed on Dunn Avenue at about 5 p.m. when his vehicle crossed over the center line on a curve. Smith lost control of his vehicle and veered into the lane of oncoming traffic. A separate vehicle traveling westbound on Dunn Avenue struck the driver’s side door of Smith’s vehicle.
Smith was ejected from his vehicle as it turned over, according to Highway Patrol. The vehicle came to a rest atop Smith, who died at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle involved in the accident was transported to UF Health with serious injuries, according to Highway Patrol.
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