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Video released after man in wheelchair struck, killed in Orange County hit-and-run

Florida troopers seek driver in fatal SR-436 crash

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 48-year-old Casselberry man was struck and killed Sunday night in Orange County when a driver struck his wheelchair and fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The fatal wreck happened around 9 p.m. on State Road 436 near State Road 50, east of downtown Orlando.

The FHP said a vehicle, described by a witness as a dark-colored sedan, was southbound on S.R. 436 and struck the man, who was traveling west in a wheelchair and was not in a marked crosswalk.

Video released by the FHP showed the moment the vehicle hit the man in the wheelchair.

FHP released video of man in wheelchair getting hit by vehicle in Orange County (Florida Highway Patrol)

The man was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead, the FHP said.

The sedan took off after the crash, according to an FHP crash report.

The FHP said the vehicle is possible a dark-colored sedan or coupe.

[VIDEO BELOW: Driver sought in fatal hit-and-run]

Anyone with information about the wreck is asked to call FHP at *347 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

An investigation is ongoing.


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