ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — One pedestrian has died, and another is in the hospital after being struck by a car in Orange County Friday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Troopers said the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on State Road 50 (West Colonial Drive), west of Walkup Drive.
A Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound on West Colonial Drive.
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Two pedestrians were walking across the eastbound lanes and got in the direct path of the Hyundai, which struck the two pedestrians.
The 80-year-old Orlando driver of the Hyundai was transported to HCA Florida Millenia Emergency with minor injuries.
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The male pedestrian was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he died.
The second pedestrian, a female, was transported to ORMC in critical but stable condition.
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No identities were given at this time.
FHP is still investigating the crash.
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