ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in Orange County.
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Troopers said a person was killed after they were struck by a driver around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on East Colonial Drive.
The crash has westbound lanes closed for several hours near Sandy Creek Lane.
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Investigators said the driver who hit the person stayed on the scene.
“It doesn’t appear that was any ill intent or malice in this situation. Just a very unfortunate accident,” said Cody Griffith with the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Troopers said it is still unclear what caused the crash.
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