Troopers search for 'Hammock Hippy' vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

Staff report | Florida Today

A 58-year-old Orlando man died Saturday evening in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on State Road 528 (Beachline) in the Merritt Island area.

The crash involved a Mustang, a red passenger vehicle and an SUV.

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Westbound lanes were blocked at Banana River Boulevard as of 9:23 p.m.

Witnesses told troopers that the Mustang and the red passenger vehicle were traveling eastbound on SR 528 and appeared to be involved in a road rage.

The front of the red passenger vehicle struck the rear of the Mustang and then fled the scene.

Troopers are looking for a red passenger vehicle with an “Endless Summer” license plate. It also had a sticker on the back: “Hammock Hippy.” The vehicle will have front end damage.

Anyone with information about that vehicle can call 407-737-2213 or Crimeline.

After the initial impact, the Mustang traveled across the center grass median and into the westbound lanes and was struck by a westbound SUV.

The driver of the Mustang was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A 26-year-old female passenger in that vehicle suffered critical injuries.

Two people in the SUV suffered minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending.