A late-night collision on the 5000 block of Williamson Boulevard in Port Orange left a pedestrian dead Saturday, police said. Officers arrived at about 10:38 p.m. and found the victim unresponsive, the person was later pronounced dead at the scene. The two vehicles involved remained at the location, and the drivers were not injured, according to officials. The Port Orange Traffic Homicide Unit has opened an investigation into the crash.
According to FOX 35 Orlando, Port Orange police are withholding the victim's identity until next of kin can be notified, and the crash remains under investigation. Police told the outlet that the occupants of both vehicles were unhurt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Phillip Slease at 386-506-5838.
Nearby crashes raise safety concerns
Pedestrian fatalities have been a recurring problem on several Volusia County corridors this spring, fueling ongoing questions about lighting and road design on high-speed routes. As a late-May crash on International Speedway Boulevard underscored, that collision left another Port Orange resident dead and prompted renewed calls for targeted safety improvements.
How to help investigators
Port Orange police are asking anyone who was driving in the area Saturday night, or who may have dash-cam or surveillance footage, to contact the Traffic Homicide Unit. The Port Orange Police Department's website lists non-emergency numbers and public affairs contacts for submitting tips, and investigators say leads from the public can be crucial to reconstructing a crash.
