A Riverview man was arrested Thursday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he fled the scene of a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist. Troopers reported he hid his license plate in a backpack after the hit-and-run.
WHO:A Riverview man (name not provided); Florida Highway Patrol troopers
WHAT:Arrested for allegedly fleeing a hit-and-run crash and hiding a license plate in a backpack after injuring a motorcyclist
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
WHERE:Riverview, Florida
WHY:Troopers said the driver fled the scene of the crash and hid his license plate in a backpack afterward.
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