ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 An Orlando man is facing serious charges after a deadly crash Sunday morning. <\/p>\n
Troopers say the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Christopher Laureda, ran a red light, hitting another car on Central Florida Parkway and International Drive around 2:45 a.m. <\/p>\n
The Florida Highway Patrol says the car Laureda was driving flipped on it\u2019s left side, and the driver of the other car, a 29-year-old man from Connecticut, died at the hospital. <\/p>\n
A 23-year-old Connecticut woman who was with that man went to the hospital with serious injuries, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. <\/p>\n
State troopers say Laureda then took off on foot, while his 3 passengers stayed at the scene.<\/p>\n
Troopers say Laureda and his passengers had minor injuries.<\/p>\n
The Florida Highway Patrol says Laureda was eventually found and detained by Orange County Deputies, before state troopers made the arrest. He currently faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash with death, and DUI manslaughter. <\/p>\n
A criminal investigation is underway.<\/p>\n
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