89-year-old pedestrian fatally struck by car in Orange City, officers say

Authorities identify man as Armando C. Brazzoni

Police lights. (KPRC/File)

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – An 89-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Friday morning, according to the Orange City Police Department.

Officers responded to the crash around 4 a.m. in the 600 block of Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, which was closed as the department began investigating.

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Orange City police said officers saw the man, identified as Armando C. Brazzoni, in the road after being hit by the car. He was later taken to the hospital, where he died, police said.

The driver of the car was uninjured in the crash, officials said.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Joshua Hoffman at 386-775-5474.


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