Update
LEESBURG, Fla. — Leesburg Police have identified the man who was killed in a crash.
Police say Michael Iles was struck by a white van while crossing the road at the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 48 on Friday night. Law enforcement confirms that Iles died at the scene.
The southbound lanes on Highway 27 were closed for three hours during the investigation.
Police are requesting anyone with information about the crash to contact them.
Original Story
The Leesburg Police Department reports that a 53-year-old man was killed after being hit by a van while crossing U.S. Highway 27. The crash happened around 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of County Road 48.
The police confirm that Ryan Surjan, the driver, is currently being questioned. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are seeking public assistance to clarify details of the incident.
Surjan, a 50-year-old man from Orlando, was driving a white 2016 van at the time of the crash. Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased.
The report states that the collision caused a three-hour road closure on Friday while officers conducted a traffic homicide investigation.
Police say that anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department at 352-787-2121.
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