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Man killed in hit-and-run crash on East Colonial Drive in Orange County

Witness reported red SUV fled scene, troopers say

Possible vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run crash on Colonial Drive in Orange County (Florida Highway Patrol provided file images). (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 56-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened Monday around 6 a.m. on East Colonial Drive near Dean Road.

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According to a crash report, a vehicle traveling east on Colonial Drive struck the pedestrian, who was not in a marked crosswalk.

A witness told authorities a red SUV fled from the crash, according to FHP.

The vehicle is possibly a maroon 2007-2010 Acura TL or MDX with a missing passenger side mirror and damage to the front bumper.

The pedestrian, a 56-year-old Brooksville man, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to call 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.


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