By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
CLEARWATER — A 77-year-old-man is in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle early Tuesday morning, Clearwater police said.
Edward Ortwein was walking his dog on South Drive, near Sunset Point Road and Highland Avenue, when he was hit, police said.
Ortwein called 911 around 7 a.m. and was rushed to a local hospital. The dog was returned home safely.
The driver fled and remains on the loose. Police are asking anyone with information to call (727) 562-4242.