Troopers searching for driver who hit, killed bicyclist in east Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are searching for the person who hit and killed a bicyclist in east Orange County Saturday morning.

Investigators said the driver fled the scene after hitting a 56-year-old Bithlo man who was crossing State Road 50 on his bike at Third Street near Bithlo.

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Troopers said the man was not in a marked crosswalk when the crash happened around 7:50 a.m. and that the man died on the scene.

Troopers said they are looking for the vehicle involved in the crash, which they said maybe a Ford SUV that would have damage to its front right side.

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Troopers said an active criminal investigation is underway.

All eastbound lanes of State Road 50 remained closed for hours due to the crash. As of 12:45 p.m., the lanes had reopened.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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