ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — South Semoran Boulevard was shut down for several hours Thursday night after a 16-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car outside a McDonald's, Orlando police said.
All southbound lanes of S. Semoran Blvd is shut down at Lake Margaret Dr. A 16 yo girl was hit by a car. Please drive safely!
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) December 23, 2016
The south lanes of the road were closed between Lake Margaret Drive and Pershing Avenue, creating heavy delays in the area, but reopened by 10:20 p.m.
Police said an off-duty officer responded to the crash at about 6:30 p.m.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died.
Police say sadly the 16-year-old who was hit here has died @WFTV pic.twitter.com/TjqfdqPOWF
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) December 23, 2016
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
No other details about the crash have been released.
Police said they want to remind drivers to remain cautious during the busy holiday season.
Traffic is closed down on the southbound lanes of Semoran @WFTV pic.twitter.com/p9ytCZtffG
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) December 23, 2016
Police responding to a crash involving a pedestrian on Semoran Blvd @WFTV pic.twitter.com/4YdYm022rc
— Samantha Manning (@SamManningNews) December 23, 2016
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