From Staff Reports
In Summary:
A tractor-trailer struck a 39-year-old Orlando man at approximately 11:53 p.m. on November 13 on Orange Blossom Trail near Tallahassee Boulevard. FHP said the pedestrian was crossing outside a marked crosswalk when he entered the northbound truck’s path. He was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
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A 39-year-old Orlando man died after being struck by a tractor-trailer while crossing Orange Blossom Trail late Friday in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:53 pm near Tallahassee Boulevard.
Troopers said a 2025 Volvo tractor-trailer was traveling north on Orange Blossom Trail, approaching Tallahassee Boulevard, as the pedestrian attempted to cross the road from east to west.
According to FHP, the man was outside a marked crosswalk and entered the truck’s direct path. The front of the tractor-trailer struck him.
The pedestrian was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The truck’s driver, a 34-year-old Kissimmee man, was uninjured and remained at the scene.
FHP had not released the pedestrian’s name and indicated in its report that his next of kin had not been notified. The crash remains under investigation.
Key Points:
- The crash occurred late Friday, November 13, near Orange Blossom Trail and Tallahassee Boulevard in Osceola County.
- A 2025 Volvo tractor-trailer was traveling north as the pedestrian crossed from east to west.
- FHP said the pedestrian was outside a marked crosswalk and entered the truck’s direct path.
- The 39-year-old Orlando man died after being transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center.
- The 34-year-old Kissimmee truck driver was uninjured and remained at the scene. The investigation continues.
