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Fatal crash involving 77-year-old pedestrian causes roadblock in Maitland

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Woman killed: File photo. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an 80-year-old woman seated in a restaurant's outdoor patio was killed when a vehicle lost control and crashed into the area. (Florida Highway Patrol)

MAILTLAND, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian Wednesday morning in Maitland.

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FHP arrived on the crash scene at Lakewood Circle at 8:49 a.m.

Preliminary evidence from the scene shows that a 2024 Kia Sportage was involved in a collision with a 77-year-old man from Orlando.

The 32-year-old driver of the Kia Sportage did not suffer any injuries and remained on the scene.

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The pedestrian was transported to Advent Health in Altamonte Springs, where he was later pronounced dead.

The northbound lanes of U.S. 17-92 between Spartan Drive and Lakewood Circle are currently blocked.

The crash remains under investigation. Stay with Channel 9 for the latest.

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Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

Carl-Max Millionard is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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