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Troopers: Pedestrian fatally struck by van on SR 436 in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Monday near Orlando, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The victim was hit shortly before 5:15 a.m. on North Semoran Boulevard and Old Cheney Highway, Sgt. Kim Montes said.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the hospital, Montes said.

Investigators said southbound State Road 436 is closed from Old Cheney Highway to East Colonial Drive.

The crash remains under investigation.

No other details were given.