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.
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.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
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No other details about the crash have been released.
Police said they want to remind drivers to remain cautious during the busy holiday season.