ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was struck and killed late Monday while walking on University Boulevard near Winter Park.
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The driver who hit him left the crash scene, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Troopers responded to the crash around 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of Goldenrod Road.
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Investigators determined that a motorist was traveling eastbound on University Boulevard in the inside lane when they struck the pedestrian, east of Goldenrod Road.
They said the man was not in a marked crosswalk and that he likely entered into the path of the oncoming car.
Troopers believe that the front left side of the vehicle hit the man, who died at the crash site.
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FHP said after the collision, the driver continued traveling eastbound on University Boulevard, leaving the scene of the crash.
At last report, investigators were still working to identify the pedestrian.
Troopers said they are looking for help from the public to find the driver and the car involved in the incident.
A car part located at the crash site could be linked to the hit-and-run vehicle, according to investigators.
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The part appeared to be a piece of the undercarriage of a dark blue Toyota Camry between the model years 2014-2017.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS(8477).
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