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Pedestrian Fatalities: Man Hit by 3 Cars on Highway
7 Sep
Summary
- A 76-year-old man died after being struck by three vehicles.
- The incident occurred while crossing a highway in Orange County.
- Two drivers fled the scene, but one later returned.
An elderly pedestrian was fatally struck by multiple vehicles on a highway in Orange County early Monday. The 76-year-old man was attempting to cross State Road 535, also known as South Apopka Vineland Road, outside of a designated crosswalk.
He was initially hit by a Nissan Altima traveling south. The impact propelled him into another lane where he was struck by a second vehicle, a Nissan Cube. A third vehicle, described as possibly a white SUV, also collided with the pedestrian.
The driver of the Nissan Altima remained at the scene. However, the drivers of the Nissan Cube and the third vehicle fled. The Cube driver later returned, and investigators found damage consistent with the collision.
The victim was transported to Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Authorities are seeking information regarding the hit-and-run, particularly concerning the third vehicle involved.
