FHP: Pedestrian killed in 13th hit-and-run crash in Orange County this year
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Orlando – the 13th so far this year.
FHP says a car traveling southbound on Pine Hills Road late Wednesday night hit a 64-year-old man crossing the road. They say the pedestrian was not at the intersection or at a crosswalk.
A second vehicle ended up hitting the man following the initial crash. The first vehicle ended up leaving the scene without stopping, FHP says.
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They were looking for a white Toyota 4-door car but it has since been found thanks to an alert citizen. However, law enforcement says they are still looking for the driver.
Anyone with information is asked to call 407-737-2213 OR Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
FHP says the number of fatal hit-and-run crashes has doubled since the same time last year.
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