Driver sought in fatal hit-and-run in Orlando

Police say vehicle found about 1 mile from crash site

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police are searching for a driver who took off after hitting and killing a pedestrian.

The fatal hit-and-run happened just before midnight at the intersection of Kirkman and Vineland roads.

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Orlando police said a vehicle struck a man from out-of-state, later identified as Josiah Aaron Hoyt, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The vehicle was found about a mile away, but the driver has not been located, police said.

Northbound Kirkman Road was closed from Vineland Road to Windhover Road as police investigated the fatal crash.

No other details have been released.


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