Orlando hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead; troopers searching for driver

Officials search for driver in deadly Orlando crash

A deadly hit-and-run crash took place Wednesday night in the Orange County area of Orlando. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) at *347 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more information on the crash.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking the community for help in locating the driver of a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night in Orlando. 

1 dead after hit-and-run crash

What we know:

Troopers say the crash took place around 7:55 p.m. Wednesday on State Road 50 (East Colonial Drive) and State Road 436 (North Semoran Boulevard) in the Orange County area of Orlando. 

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Officials say the crash took place when an unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound on Colonial Drive, approaching Semoran Boulevard in the center left turn lane, while a pedestrian was walking from north to south.

The pedestrian entered the path of the vehicle and was struck. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man from Orlando, was taken to the hospital and later died. 

Following the crash, troopers say the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. 

What we don't know:

The driver of the vehicle and the pedestrian who died have not yet been identified. 

What you can do:

Authorities currently do not have any information on the vehicle involved in the crash or its driver. 

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at *347 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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What's next:

The investigation into the crash remains active and ongoing.