Orlando, FL (August 5, 2021) - A 64-year-old Orlando man died in a hit-and-run accident on Wednesday, August 4th. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Pine Hills Road near Belco Drive.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a four-door white Toyota was traveling southbound on Pine Hills when it struck a man who was crossing the road. The man was thrown onto the hood of a nearby BMW that was stopped in a driveway. The male pedestrian, who was no identified, died at the crash scene. The Toyota driver fled the scene without stopping. Police are still looking for the driver but have located the car at this time.
Anyone with information should contact the FHP. No further information has been released at this time.
Hit-and-run crashes continue to pose major problems in Florida. In 2019, more than 100,000 hit-and-run accidents were reported and hit-and-run collisions were responsible for about 20% of all reported Florida car accidents. Although drivers are legally required to remain at the accident scene, many choose to flee in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for a serious crash.
Our thoughts and most sincere condolences are with the victim's family following this hit-and-run crash in Orlando.
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