From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run incident in Osceola County last night that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
According to the report, at approximately 11:29 pm, FHP received a call from the Osceola Sheriff's Office about a 53-year-old Kissimmee man sitting on the overpass bridge of the Osceola Parkway over the Florida Turnpike (State Road 91).
The pedestrian then jumped from the bridge, landed in the outside lane of SR-91, and was struck by an unknown vehicle.
After the collision, the vehicle continued traveling southbound on SR-91.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the crash scene.
THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING V1 OR V1 DRIVER. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CRASH IS ASKED TO CONTACT FHP AT 407-737-2213 OR CRIMELINE.
This crash remains under investigation.
The FHP did not release the name of the deceased pedestrian.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
From the FHP:
Leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. The Florida Highway Patrol is reminding Floridians about the consequences of leaving the scene of a crash and the challenges law enforcement face when investigating a hit-and-run crash. If involved in a crash, stay at the scene, call for help, and follow these steps:
- Make sure you and any passengers are okay. Remain calm.
- If possible, move to the side of the road. Remove your keys if you leave your vehicle, move off the roadway, and stay in a safe area.
- Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or a vehicle is inoperable.
- If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Get the name, driver's license, insurance, and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and information if you can’t write it down, and then file a report online.
- Most importantly, always stay at the scene. Leaving the scene of a crash will only make matters worse. Staying at the scene will not only spare a driver significant legal penalties but may save a life.
