From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision this morning in Orange County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian and a driver who fled the scene.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 11:12 pm, a 2003 Honda Accord driven by a 36-year-old Orlando man was traveling eastbound on Silver Star Road approaching Le Harve Boulevard in the center lane.
At the same time, a male pedestrian was walking in a southerly direction and entered the eastbound lanes of Silver Star Road. The pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk and entered the first vehicle's direct path.
As a result, the first vehicle struck the pedestrian. After the collision, the driver of the first vehicle exited and began assisting the pedestrian.
After the collision, a second vehicle was traveling eastbound on Silver Star Road, approaching Le Harve Boulevard. As it advanced, the vehicle failed to stop and struck them both.
Witnesses advised that the second driver stopped, exited the vehicle briefly to check the damage, and then fled the scene, heading eastbound.
Witnesses described the vehicle as a blue Chevy Malibu and the driver as an adult black male wearing a black hoodie. The vehicle should be missing the driver's side mirror and have front-end damage.
The driver of the first vehicle suffered minor injuries and was not transported to a hospital. The pedestrian was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center and pronounced deceased.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS CRASH IS ASKED TO CALL *FHP (*347) OR CRIMELINE AT 1-800-423-TIPS (1-800-423-8477).
The crash remains under investigation.
The FHP did not release the driver's or the pedestrian's name.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more information becomes known.
