Hillsborough County, FL (April 9, 2025) – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night on Interstate 75 after a Kentucky man allegedly fled the site of a deadly collision that claimed one life. The tragic incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, 23-year-old Noah Alexander Riley of Campbellsville, KY, was driving a Ford F-350 while towing a cattle trailer when his vehicle veered onto the shoulder of the highway. At that location, a 25-year-old man from Gainesville had pulled over due to a disabled tractor-trailer. Ahead of the trailer, his 27-year-old brother from Ocala had stopped his Hyundai Sonata and exited the vehicle to assist.
Troopers say Riley’s truck collided with the disabled trailer and struck the 27-year-old pedestrian before crashing into the Hyundai. The Ocala man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not indicated whether the Gainesville man sustained injuries during the incident.
Following the collision, Riley reportedly fled the scene but was later located at a Gate gas station at State Rd 56 and Cypress Ridge Blvd, where he was found changing a tire. Troopers arrested him and transported him to the Hillsborough County jail. He is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving death, a serious felony under Florida law.
The crash remains under investigation, and further details, including an arrest affidavit, have not been released as of Wednesday. The names of the victims have not been disclosed.
Local Accident Reports extends our deepest condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this tragic event. We also hope for strength and healing for all those impacted by this devastating crash.