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FHP identifies victim of fatal hit-and-run crash

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Orange County.

Trooper said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on State Road 520 and State Road 50 in the Christmas area.

The driver of the scooter, Lazaro Adorno-Morales, 20, was riding eastbound on State Road 50 when he was hit.

He was not wearing a helmet, troopers said.

The man was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he died.

Witnesses told investigators that vehicle that hit Adorno-Morales, a light-colored SUV, never slowed as it approached from behind.

The vehicle was last seen heading eastbound on State Road 50, troopers said.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

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