ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in northwest Orange County.
8:30 a.m. update:
FHP has announced that a hit-and-run driver was involved in this deadly crash.
Investigators said the driver struck a pedestrian along Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka just before 11:30 p.m. Monday.
FHP said the pedestrian, 46, of Apopka, died at the crash scene, which was located just north of West 17th Street.
Investigators think he might have been laying in the southbound travel lane of the roadway, in the direct path of the vehicle.
After the vehicle struck the man, troopers believe the driver continued traveling south on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue, leaving the scene of impact.
At last report, FHP said troopers had no description of the driver or the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.
Anyone with tips about either should contact FHP by dialing *347 or call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
5:30 a.m. update:
FHP has cleared the crash scene and Marvin C. Zanders Avenue has reopened to motorists.
Original story:
State troopers are at the scene of a deadly crash in northwest Orange County.
Florida Highway Patrol reported the crash along Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka around 11:30 p.m. Monday.
As of 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, FHP noted roadblock in the area of 17th street.
Channel 9 is near the scene of the investigation and has reached out to FHP for more information about the deadly crash.
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