Pedestrian killed crossing Orange County intersection on Saturday night, troopers say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed while attempting to cross near a busy intersection in Orange County.

The crash happened Saturday night at 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Rio Grande Avenue and 24th Street.

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Troopers said a w white Chevrolet Camaro was traveling north on Rio Grande Avenue when a pedestrian attempted to cross the street and walked directly into the path of the Camaro.

The 40-year-old was not in a crosswalk when the crash occurred, troopers said.

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The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured and remained at the scene.

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This crash remains under investigation.

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