FHP says Pensacola man sent to Baptist Hospital after hit and run

A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Pensacola suffered serious injuries after the incident. Florida Highway Patrol He says he was injured during hit and run on Saturday.

FHP arrested Omars Isabel Mejia Duarte for seriously injuring the Pensacola man at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Palafox Avenue before fleeing the scene.

“The pickup attempted to turn left onto eastbound Airport Boulevard in front of the motorcycle,” an FHP statement said. The statement was included. “The pickup truck hit the motorcycle at the intersection.”

Duarte was also charged with driving without a license, according to FHP.

The 19-year-old man was transported to Baptist Hospital with serious injuries.

The News Journal reached out to FHP regarding the 19-year-old’s medical condition but did not immediately receive a response.

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