Teen arrested on DUI, hit-and-run charges after deadly crash in Orlando: FHP
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol officials responded to a deadly crash at the intersection of Central Florida Parkway and International Drive in Orange County on Sunday morning.
The incident took place around 2:46 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2004 Ford F-250 was traveling westbound on Central Florida Parkway in the outside lane while a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound on International Drive in the inside lane.
The F-250 ran a red light and entered the direct path of the Jetta, resulting in the front of the F-250 striking the left side of the Volkswagen.
Troopers say the impact caused the F-250 to overturn onto its left side. The driver of the Volkswagen was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where the driver was later pronounced deceased. A passenger in the Volkswagen was also transported to the hospital as a trauma alert with serious injuries.
The passengers in the F-250 were not transported and remained at the scene.
Reports suggest that the driver of the F-250 fled the scene on foot. Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies located and detained the driver, identified by FHP as 19-year-old Christopher Laureda of Orlando.
FHP arrested Laureda on charges of leaving the scene of a crash and DUI involving death. Additional charges are pending.
The crash remains under active criminal investigation.
The Source: This story was written based on information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol on August 30, 2026.