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Hit-and-run fatality in Davenport

Jun 15, 2023
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman

CRIME: FATAL HIT-AND-RUN
CRIME SCENE: CR 547, DAVENPORT
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-24912

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that took the life of an adult female during the early morning hours of Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Around 2:20 a.m. two witnesses saw a white Ford truck, possibly a Super Duty model, strike the victim who was walking along the side of the road approximately 1/8 mile north of Crescent Valley Ranch Road. The truck was heading south, and fled the scene. It should have damage on the front bumper and possibly the grill and hood.

The attached photo is an example and is NOT the actual vehicle.

If you have any information about this please contact Detective Christello at 863-668-3101 or at cchristello@polksheriff.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com
and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

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