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Authorities search for driver in fatal hit-and-run near Highland Ave.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,000 in cash for anyone who has tips on the person who fled the scene of a crash where a pedestrian was killed Saturday morning.

Fort Myers Police say the crash happened at around 3:32 a.m. in the area of Highland Ave. and Thomas St.

Police confirmed the identity of the pedestrian as 61-year-old Danny Henry Hand.

According to FMPD, the car involved is a white Toyota Avalon between the years of 2013-2018. The car would have damage to the passenger side - including a missing wheel well liner and a damaged or missing passenger side mirror.

If you have any information or know where this car might be, contact FMPD (239-321-7700) or SWFL Crime Stoppers (1-800-780-8477).

Crime Stoppers has increased the reward money for tips on this particular crime to $5,500.

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Authorities say this car, while not the actual vehicle involved, could look similar to the Toyota Avalon that struck and killed a pedestrian.