An ordinary Friday lunch hour on Orlando’s Goldenrod Road turned tragic when an 80-year-old woman was killed and an 84-year-old man was injured after a pickup truck struck them in a marked crosswalk, according to troopers. The crash happened around 12:06 p.m. at the intersection of Goldenrod Road and Quail Pond Street, and both pedestrians were rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where the woman was later pronounced dead. Northbound lanes of Goldenrod Road were shut down while investigators worked the scene.
What troopers say happened
According to ClickOrlando, the crash involved a 2017 Ram 1500 pulling a trailer that was headed south on Goldenrod Road. Troopers say the driver tried to make a left turn onto Quail Pond Street and hit the two pedestrians as they crossed in a marked crosswalk. Both were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, and the woman was later pronounced dead.
Investigation and road closures
Florida Highway Patrol troopers set up a roadblock on northbound Goldenrod Road at Quail Pond Street while they gathered evidence and spoke with witnesses, according to WFTV. Local station WESH also reported that Florida Highway Patrol confirmed both pedestrians were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center and that investigators have not released additional details about what led up to the crash.
Pedestrian safety in Florida
The crash underscores the risks pedestrians face on Florida roads. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recorded 10,306 pedestrian crashes and 791 pedestrian deaths statewide in 2023, according to its Traffic Crash Facts 2023 report.
Troopers say the investigation remains active, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.
