ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are searching for a driver who fled from a crash that left a woman dead and a child in critical condition.
The crash happened Saturday, at 8:50 p.m. near the intersection of West Colonial Drive and Powers Drive in Orlo Vista.
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The woman and male child were initially hit by a white Infinity that was traveling eastbound on Colonial Drive.
Troopers said the pair was not in a marked crosswalk when the initial crash happened.
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According to an FHP report, after both pedestrians were down in the roadway, the woman was reportedly struck by another vehicle, that ran from the scene.
The 29-year-old woman was transported to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
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The child is currently in critical condition in the ICU.
Troopers said the second vehicle fled the scene and described it as a dark-colored sedan.
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This crash remains under investigation.
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