76-year-old man killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers say

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-crash in Osceola County.

The crash happened near the intersection of Simpson Road and Simpson Ridge Circle around 9:30 P.m. Friday night.

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Troopers said an unknown vehicle was traveling southbound on Simpson Road south of Simpson Ridge Circle.

Meanwhile, a 76-year-old Kissimmee man was walking in the southbound lane of Simpson Road and was hit by an unknown vehicle.

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The victim was thrown onto the grass shoulder and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the unknown vehicle left the scene of the crash.

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There were no reported witnesses at the scene, according to troopers.

If you have any information regarding this fatal hit-and-run crash, call FHP at 407-737-2213 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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This crash remains under investigation.

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