Orange County

Troopers search for 2 hit-and-run drivers after pedestrian run over by 3 vehicles

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers in Orange County said they are looking for two hit-and-run drivers after a pedestrian was hit and killed early Thursday.

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The deadly incident happened at around 2:27 a.m. near the intersection of South Orange Blossom Trail near Premier Row.

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The crash had southbound lanes shut down as troopers investigate.

Troopers said three different drivers hit a pedestrian who was crossing the street, but not in a marked crosswalk.

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Troopers said the driver, in an unknown vehicle, hit the pedestrian and fled the scene.

A second driver hit the victim while they were lying in the road but came back to see what they had struck.

The second driver told troopers a third driver also hit the victim in the roadway and drove off, like the first driver.

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Drivers in the area are urged to seek an alternative route.

Channel 9 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

See a map of the scene below:

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