{"id":278820,"date":"2026-05-21T00:09:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/278820\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T00:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:09:33","slug":"pedestrian-teen-injured-in-accident-on-n-powers-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/278820\/","title":{"rendered":"Pedestrian teen injured in accident on N. Powers Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n

Troopers said a 2017 Nissan Rogue was traveling north on Powers Road when the teen, who was walking north on the sidewalk, entered the travel lane into the direct path of the vehicle.<\/p>\n

FHP said the vehicle struck the teen near 4847 N. Powers Drive.<\/p>\n

The boy was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.<\/p>\n

The driver, a 53-year-old Orlando woman, was not transported and remained at the scene, troopers said.<\/p>\n

The crash caused a roadblock and traffic delays in the area.<\/p>\n

FHP said the crash remains under investigation.<\/p>\n

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