FDOT: I-4 slowed in Seminole, Volusia for ongoing investigation into deadly hit-and-run

I-4 to close in 2 spots: Here's where and when

Traffic along eastbound Interstate 4 will be slowed down along portions of Seminole and Volusia counties on Thursday morning so law enforcement can conduct an investigation related to a deadly hit-and-run crash a few weeks ago. Traffic will be slowed near Lake Mary Blvd., south of Dirksen Drive, and on the ramp to I-95.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Traffic along portions of eastbound Interstate 4 was slowed significantly on Thursday by law enforcement as they conducted an investigation linked to a deadly hit-and-run that happened earlier in October.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said traffic was at times slowed to below 20 mph or brought to a complete stop between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The backstory:

A spokesperson for FHP confirmed that the investigation was related to a deadly hit-and-run that killed three people on Oct. 4, including Flagler County Deputy Administrator Jorge Salinas and his wife.

That crash happened near mile marker 108.

5 dead in 3 crashes on I-4 across Central Florida over 48 hours

Central Florida saw a deadly 48 hours on Interstate 4, with five people killed in three separate crashes across three counties. A multi-vehicle pileup late Saturday night blocked I-4 and claimed multiple lives. On Monday morning, an e-bike rider was killed in a separate crash in Orange County.