Woman struck, killed while crossing road in Orange County

Fatal wreck happened on Sand Lake Road at OBT

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 49-year-old Orlando woman was struck and killed early Thursday while crossing a road in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The fatal crash was reported at 6:05 a.m. at Sand Lake Road near Orange Blossom Trail.

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The FHP said a 50-year-old Orlando woman was driving a car west on Sand Lake when the pedestrian, who was crossing the road from the south to the north, traveled into the direct path of the vehicle.

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The pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection, was hit and killed, troopers said.

The driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured, the FHP said.


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