ORLANDO, Fla. — A driver drove away after fatally striking a 41-year-old man on State Road 408 Wednesday evening near downtown, the Orlando Police Department said.
The crash was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of SR 408 at the entry ramp near South Crystal Lake Drive, Orlando police Lt. Frank Chisari said.
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Glenn Kale was taken to a hospital, where he died, Chisari said. It's unclear why he was walking on the highway.
On Wednesday night, police described the vehicle involved as an older white Ford F-150 with a ladder and front-end damage.
Investigators said Thursday morning that they found the vehicle involved shortly after the crash, but they have not disclosed the driver's identity.
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Police said eastbound lanes in the area were closed for about three hours.
The crash remains under investigation.
No other details were given.