Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian early Friday near Kissimmee.
Troopers said an unknown vehicle — possibly a white Acura MDX SUV — was traveling northbound on the inside lane of Buenaventura Boulevard, north of Osceola Parkway, when it struck a 42-year-old Kissimmee man attempting to cross the road at approximately 1:20 a.m.
The driver fled the scene, continuing northbound on Buenaventura Boulevard, according to FHP.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the crash site.
Troopers shut down a stretch of Buenaventura Boulevard near Osceola Parkway around 2 a.m. and reopened it shortly before 6:30 a.m.
Investigators urge anyone with information about the driver or vehicle to contact FHP at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
The crash remains under investigation.
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