ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A 24-year-old Orlando woman died Tuesday morning after being hit by a van while crossing State Road 535 in a crosswalk, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the woman, identified as Eloise Le Brun, died at the hospital after being airlifted from the scene around 3 a.m. Items, including a pizza box and sneaker, littered the road Tuesday morning following the accident.
They said the woman was trying to cross at the intersection of State Road 535 and Meadow Creek Drive.
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Troopers said the crash remains under investigation, including whether the woman or the driver of the van had the right of way.
FHP encourages any witnesses to call 407-737-2213.
The road reopened just before 7 a.m.
The county told Channel 9 that the crosswalk signal was broken and that a technician repaired two buttons Tuesday afternoon.
It is unknown if the broken signal played a role in the crash.
The victim’s items are still scattered on Hwy 535. @OrangeCoSheriff and @FHPOrlando are investigating the fatal crash. A garbage truck and taxi are also looked at for evidence. Unclear which vehicle hit her. pic.twitter.com/ZXY3blYfMo
— Q McCray (@QMcCrayWFTV) March 12, 2019
BREAKING: SR-535 is closed just off #I4. Southbound lanes are closed according to @QMcCrayWFTV on scene. Pedestrian killed in the crash.
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) March 12, 2019
ALTERNATE: take 536 coming off #I4 @WFTV pic.twitter.com/styVKilO87
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