Police searching for second suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash in Palm Beach County

The Jupiter Police Department is searching for a suspect connected to a deadly hit-and-run crash.

According to detectives, on Friday night Jupiter police officers initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle. Police say the driver of the car proceeded to make an illegal U-turn and then hit a pedestrian near Center Street and Loxahatchee Drive.

Police say the pedestrian was killed.

Two suspects then took off, according to police.

Officers were able to apprehend one suspect and are currently searching for a second suspect described as a younger white male.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Jupiter Police Department at 561-746-6201.

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