Volusia County pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash; investigation ongoing: FHP

Family remembers hit-and-run victim in Volusia County

FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte spoke with the family of Brianna Hamilton after the crash.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in Volusia County, and the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

According to FHP, a 2005 Ford F-250 was traveling north on U.S. Highway 17 just north of Spring Garden Avenue when it veered off the roadway and onto the east grass shoulder, striking a pedestrian who was walking south. The pickup fled the scene heading northbound after the crash.

The family of the victim has identified her as 21-year-old Brianna Hamilton.

What they're saying:

You should have stopped at least," said Brianna’s brother, Tyler. "You hit someone on the side of the road, and you just leave them sitting on the side of the road."

Hamilton’s family is devastated that FHP says the driver didn’t stop.

"That's what I can't comprehend, that any human would do that. She was only 21 years old. I don't understand it," said Courtney Hamilton, Brianna’s mother.

Witnesses provided a description of the fleeing vehicle, which was later located by Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the registered owner’s residence. Troopers have taken possession of the truck, which has damage consistent with the collision.

The registered owner, believed to be the possible driver, is cooperating with the investigation, authorities said.

FHP said charges are pending, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call *FHP at (*347) or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

A GoFundMe has been created to support Hamilton's family.