Authorities investigating fatal hit-and-run crash in Palm Harbor

PALM HARBOR — Authorities were investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at U.S. 19 and Alderman Road Tuesday night.

The accident was reported about 8:45 p.m.

The victim, a 58-year-old woman, was a pedestrian trying to cross the roadway, Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported.

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a black sedan with tinted windows that is believed to be the hit-and-run vehicle.

The vehicle may be a 2004 Infiniti with heavy front-end damage, said Sgt. Larry Kraus, spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol.

Anyone with information is asked to call (813) 631-4020.

No other details were released Tuesday night.