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Havana Hit-and-Run: Man Left for Dead on Highway
3 Dec
Summary
- Vontago Smith suffered severe leg and ankle injuries in a hit-and-run.
- The driver fled the scene on a dimly lit State Road 12.
- The family is seeking information to identify the driver.
A family is searching for answers after Vontago Smith, 39, was struck by a hit-and-run driver on State Road 12 in Havana on the night of September 13th. Smith, an employee at Florida State University, was walking home when a vehicle, described as not having its headlights on, collided with him and sped away.
Smith was rushed to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where he has spent 28 days recovering from multiple injuries, including a broken right leg in four places and a broken left ankle. He has undergone three surgeries and received three blood transfusions, with another operation scheduled. His sister highlighted the profound impact on his life and his ongoing recovery challenges.
The Florida Highway Patrol is actively investigating the incident, which occurred near County Road 129. While video footage from a nearby business did not capture the crash, and witness accounts are noted, the driver remains unidentified. The family urges anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation and bring the responsible party to justice.
