Incidents

Person fatally struck by vehicle in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday evening in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The crash was reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. at North Alafaya Trail and East Colonial Drive, FHP Lt. Kim Montes said.

Troopers said the pedestrian attempted to cross Alafaya Trail and walked into the direct path of the vehicle. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, died at the scene, investigators said.

Northbound lanes of North Alafaya Trail were closed.

The crash remains under investigation.

No other details were given.

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