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Troopers search for vehicle involved in hit-and-run crash near OIA that left bicyclist dead

Florida Highway Patrol (WFTV.com News Staff)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers said they are still searching for the vehicle involved in a crash that killed an Orlando bicyclist last month.

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Troopers said the vehicle was traveling east on Jetport Drive east of Benrus Street around 8 a.m. on July 26 when the driver hit a bicyclist.

Investigators said the bicyclist, a 65-year-old Orlando man, died two days late in the hospital.

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Troopers said they are possibly looking for a white GMC vehicle that may be missing its front left headlight with damage to the left front bumper and fender.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call FHP at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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