FLORIDA — Florida troopers are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian early Wednesday morning in Orange County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Oak Ridge Road in Orlando.
Investigators said a sedan was traveling northbound on John Young Parkway when it struck a man who was walking outside of a marked crosswalk in the roadway. Troopers said the driver fled the scene after the crash.
The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
FHP said investigators received a possible suspect vehicle description and a photo of the suspected driver from a witness at the scene.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a dark gray 2024 or 2025 Kia K5 with significant front bumper and undercarriage damage. The suspected driver is described as a dark-skinned adult male.
Northbound John Young Parkway remained shut down Wednesday morning as traffic homicide investigators worked at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact FHP by dialing *347 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
