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Driver sought after man killed in Orlando hit-and-run crash: FHP

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Updated  August 15, 2024 12:00pm EDT
Orange County
FOX 35 Orlando

Search underway for Orlando hit-and-run driver

Troopers are searching for a driver accused of hitting and killing a man on an Orlando road early Monday and leaving the scene. The hit-and-run crash happened around 6 a.m. on E Colonial Drive at N Dean Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Troopers are searching for a driver accused of hitting and killing a man on an Orlando road early Monday and leaving the scene.

The hit-and-run crash happened around 6 a.m. on E Colonial Drive at N Dean Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.

According to troopers, a 56-year-old Brooksville man was walking north on Colonial Drive when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on the same road. He was not using a marked crosswalk, FHP said. 

He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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A witness described the suspect's vehicle to FHP as a red SUV. 

The Florida Highway Patrol shared these photos showing what the suspects vehicle could look like. 

Based on vehicle parts found at the scene, investigators believe the suspect's vehicle is a maroon-colored Acura TL or MDX, with model years between 2007 and 2010, officials said. The vehicle is likely missing its passenger-side mirror and has damage to its front bumper. 

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

Troopers are reminding drivers that leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. 

If you are involved in a crash, troopers say to remain at the scene, call for help and follow the below steps:

  • Make sure you and any passengers are okay. Remain calm.
  • If possible, move to the side of the road. Remove your keys if you get out of your vehicle, move off the roadway, and stay in a safe area.
  • Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or a vehicle is inoperable.
  • If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Get the name, driver license, insurance and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and information if you can’t write it down and then file a report online.