In a tragic occurrence last night, a 74-year-old Orlando man lost his life after being hit by a car while attempting to cross a busy road in Orange County. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the accident took place on East Colonial Drive (SR-50), in the vicinity of Old Cheney Highway.
According to WFTV, the man stepped into the path of an eastbound Chevrolet Cruz sedan sometime before 7 p.m., which resulted in the fatal collision. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 22-year-old man, and his passenger, a 21-year-old woman, were reported to be unharmed.
The Florida Highway Patrol further stated, per ClickOrlando, that after the pedestrian was struck, he was transported to AdventHealth East Orlando, where he was ultimately pronounced dead. The names of both the deceased and the involved driver have not been released to the public at this time.
