{"id":426565,"date":"2026-10-13T13:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/426565\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:22:48","slug":"florida-troopers-seek-witness-after-deadly-hit-and-run-on-international-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/426565\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida troopers seek witness after deadly hit-and-run on International Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 The Florida Highway Patrol announced on Monday that it is now looking for a witness who may have video evidence after a deadly traffic crash in Orange County earlier this year.<\/a><\/p>\n

According to troopers, the crash happened around 2:46 a.m. on Aug. 30 on Central Florida Parkway and International Drive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe witness is expected to have video of the driver fleeing the scene on foot after the fatal crash,\u201d an FHP release reads.<\/p>\n

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR<\/p>\n

After the incident was initially reported, troopers said that a suspect \u2014 identified as 19-year-old Christopher Laureda \u2014 ran a red light and hit another car. Laureda\u2019s vehicle then flipped on its left side.<\/p>\n

\"\"19-year-old accused of causing fatal hit-and-run crash (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the driver of the other car \u2014 identified only as a 29-year-old Connecticut man \u2014 died at the hospital, troopers noted. A woman who was with the man was hospitalized with serious injuries.<\/p>\n

Troopers said that Laureda took off on foot while his three passengers remained at the scene, with all four having suffered minor injuries.<\/p>\n

However, Laureda was ultimately caught by Orange County deputies, leading to his arrest. He faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash with death, and DUI manslaughter.<\/p>\n

WHAT NOW?<\/p>\n

Any witness with video evidence related to the incident is urged to contact the FHP at (407) 737-2300 and ask to speak with Corp. Arnaldo Lopez. <\/p>\n

The case remains an active investigation.<\/p>\n

No additional information has been provided at this time.<\/p>\n

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