A tragic incident occurred on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, where a man's life was claimed in a hit-and-run crash earlier this morning. According to WESH, the 43-year-old male victim was biking when he was struck by a dark-colored pickup truck around 9:19 a.m. near the intersection with 43rd Street.
After the collision, the injured man was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center. However, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The Florida Highway Patrol has been investigating the incident, and they have potentially found the vehicle believed to be involved abandoned in the vicinity, according to reports from ClickOrlando.
In response to the crash and ongoing investigation, traffic has been notably affected. The southbound lanes on OBT have been closed, creating a significant traffic bottleneck for motorists in the area. Florida Highway Patrol urges anyone who possesses information about the crash to step forward and contact them at *347 or to reach out to Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
