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FHP: Deadly hit-and-run suspect arrested on Friday following crash in June

The Florida Highway Patrol says 37-year-old Codan Garrison was taken into custody following a traffic stop
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LEON COUNTY, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol has announced the arrest of the person who they say hit and killed a cyclist on June 08th and left the scene. FHP says on Friday morning, July 18th, troopers were on their way to serve a warrant for arrest when the suspect left his residence on Lakeview Drive.

Troopers conducted a traffic stop and arrested 37-year-old Codan Garrison without incident. Garrison is accused of hitting and killing a 63-year-old woman as she was riding along State Road 20 late Sunday night on June 08th. A few days after the crash, troopers identified the SUV believed to be used in the crash and identified a suspect.

FHP says Garrison was taken to the Leon County Jail for booking. He faces the following charges:

  • Leaving the scene of a crash involving death
  • Attaching Tag not Assigned
  • No proof of Insurance

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