Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Colonial Drive, FHP says

Law enforcement is searching for a hit-and-run driver that fled the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian crossing Colonial Drive in Orlando on Wednesday night.

The Florida Highway Patrol stated in an email the crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. as the unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound on Colonial Drive (State Road 50) approaching Semoran Boulevard (State Road 436) in the center left turn lane.

The unidentified pedestrian was walking across Colonial Drive from north to south and entered the path of the vehicle.

After the vehicle struck the pedestrian, it fled the scene, FHP stated.

The pedestrian was transported to AdventHealth East Hospital and pronounced deceased.

FHP is seeking any information about the crash, and for people to call FHP at *347 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

The crash remains under investigation.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/02/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-on-colonial-drive-fhp-says/