Driver fled on foot after crash, FHP says
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CHRISTMAS, Fla – Florida Highway Patrol troopers are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian, officials said.
FHP said the crash happened about 5:10 a.m. Saturday in a wooded area in Christmas in Orange County, northeast of State Road 520 and south of State Road 50 (Colonial Drive).
Troopers said the driver fled the scene on foot.
The crash involved a 2020 GMC Sierra and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian’s identity has not been confirmed, and the person was pronounced dead at the scene, FHP said.
The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call FHP at *347 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.
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