Man hit, killed after running out of gas on SR-528, troopers searching for hit-and-run driver

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is looking into a hit-and-run crash that left a 70-year-old man dead.

Troopers said the fatal crash happened Saturday night around 11 p.m. on State Road 528.

Investigators have identified the man killed as Wisconsin resident Robert Henschel.

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Troopers are now looking for the driver of a maroon Ford Mustang believed to be responsible for his death.

A report from FHP said another driver was stopped behind Henschel's car before the incident.

The witness said Henschel had to stop on the road because he ran out of gas.

While he was standing in front of that witness’ car and the two were talking, troopers said a passing driver struck him.

Troopers said the driver of the Mustang did not stop and they are now looking for whoever was behind the wheel.

Investigators said the front right of the Mustang should have damage and part of the right-side mirror may be missing.

Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call FHP at 407-737-2213.

NEW DETAILS: Florida Highway Patrol says they are now looking at pieces of a car involved in a fatal hit and run accident Saturday night...and they are looking for the driver, who left the scene. That person is facing charges. Stay with @WFTV for the latest
— Ashley Edlund (@AshleyEdlund) February 25, 2019