FHP: 1 dead after fatal hit-and-run crash on Orange Avenue
ORLANDO, Fla. - One person is dead after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Orange County, troopers said.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said that a fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Orange Ave. near Office Court. Fire rescue received a call at about 5:29 a.m. Wednesday in regards to a person lying in the southbound lane of the avenue.
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They said that the person was pronounced deceased upon arrival at the scene. Responding troopers determined that the victim had been struck by a vehicle.
The victim was also said to have a bicycle with them at the time. It is not known if the person was walking or riding the bike when hit.
FHP confirmed that there have now been 21 hit-and-run fatalities in Orange County this year. That's compared to 8 all of last year.
Troopers continue to investigate this crash.
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