Electric scooter rider, bicyclist killed in separate morning crashes in Orange County: FHP

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two separate deadly crashes that occurred in Orange County early Thursday.

Troopers said the first crash happened shortly before 2 a.m. on S Orange Blossom Trail at La Quinta Drive.

In a press release, FHP said a motorcyclist was traveling southbound on S Orange Blossom Trail when he collided with a man riding an electric scooter. The rider of the scooter was attempting to cross the road when he was hit. The 45-year-old Orlando man was pronounced dead at the scene.

FHP responded to a second deadly crash shortly after 6 a.m. on Orange Avenue and Prince Street.

Troopers said the driver of a semi-truck was traveling northbound on Orange Avenue when a bicyclist attempting to cross the road, entered the direct path of the vehicle.

The bicyclist, who troopers said was not using a crosswalk, died at the scene. The driver of the semi was not hurt and remained on the scene. 

Northbound traffic on Orange Avenue is currently closed.