A pedestrian died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Shader Road and North Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, according to state troopers. The victim was taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Crash details
According to the Florida Highway Patrol's live traffic crash log, the collision was reported Friday evening at the Shader Road and North Orange Blossom Trail intersection. As reported by WESH, the crash involved a 2023 Kia Telluride, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital. The incident entry lists the call as a fatal crash and shows troopers on the scene investigating.
State safety work on Orange Blossom Trail
The stretch of Orange Blossom Trail where the crash occurred has been the focus of state safety projects intended to improve pedestrian crossings, sidewalks and traffic signal timing. Project handouts from the Florida Department of Transportation outline plans for resurfacing, new sidewalks and intersection upgrades scheduled through 2026 and 2027.
Investigation
The Florida Highway Patrol's incident log indicates troopers remain at the scene as they continue their investigation. Officials have not released the pedestrian's identity or additional details, and authorities have not yet said whether any citations or charges are expected.
Why this matters
Orange Blossom Trail has been identified as a dangerous corridor for people on foot in recent years. WESH reported that a one‑mile stretch of OBT saw 19 major pedestrian-involved crashes from 2018 through 2022, with ten fatalities, a record that helped spur the state's safety work. The latest death underscores the ongoing challenge of juggling heavy traffic and pedestrian access along the busy corridor.
This is a developing story; we will update when troopers or FDOT release more information.
