FHP: Troopers determine type of car car that hit, killed Orlando man near Pine Hills

ORLANDO, Fla. — Troopers believe they have identified the type of car that hit and killed an Orlando man Thursday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Troopers are seeking a 2009 Infinity FX35 SUV that will have damage to the front.

The 60-year-old Orlando man, who troopers have not identified, was fatally struck late Thursday by a hit-and-run driver near Orange County's Pine Hills neighborhood, troopers said.

The crash was reported shortly before 11:15 p.m. at West Colonial Drive and North Hiawassee Road, Sgt. Kim Montes said.

The 2009 Infinity SUV was heading west on West Colonial Drive when it hit the man while he crossed the street, Montes said.

Investigators said the victim walked directly into the vehicle's path.

The woman driving the vehicle briefly stopped, and then drove away, Montes said.

“Had this driver stayed and had this driver had a valid license, no impairment issues, this driver would not have been facing any charges,” said Montes.

Witnesses saw about three passengers get out of the car after the crash.

“They did get out, looked like they looked at the vehicle. They don’t believe they looked at the victim,” said Montes. “It always boggles my mind how somebody could strike another person and just leave them there on the side of the road like a piece of trash.”

The victim was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call troopers at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 407-423-8477.

“Just for leaving, whether you're at fault or not, you're going to be charged with that first-degree felony, you're going to be doing a minimum of four years in prison and a max of 30, even if you're not at fault in the crash,” said Montes.

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