Breaking News Overnight: Apopka pedestrian killed in late-night hit-and-run crash on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue

In Summary:

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred late Monday night near Marvin C. Zanders Avenue and West 17th Street in Apopka. Troopers said an unidentified southbound vehicle struck a 46-year-old pedestrian and continued driving after the collision. Investigators are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or driver to contact FHP or CRIMELINE.

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A 46-year-old Apopka man was killed late Monday night in a hit-and-run crash on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The fatal collision happened at approximately 11:26 pm near the intersection of Marvin C. Zanders Avenue and West 17th Street in Orange County, FHP reported.

According to the crash report, an unidentified vehicle was traveling south on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue approaching West 17th Street when it struck the pedestrian, who was possibly lying in the southbound travel lane north of the intersection.

Troopers said the vehicle continued southbound after the collision and left the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, investigators said no information is available regarding the vehicle or driver involved in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call FHP at (*347) or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

If involved in a crash, stay at the scene, call for help, and follow these steps:

1. Make sure you and any passengers are okay. Remain calm.
2. If possible, move to the side of the road. Remove your keys if you get out of your vehicle, move off the roadway, and stay in a safe area.
3. Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or if a vehicle is inoperable.
4. If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Get the name, driver's license, insurance, and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and any information you can’t write down, then file a report online.

Learn more about hit-and-run penalties here.

Key Points:

• The crash happened around 11:26 pm Monday near Marvin C. Zanders Avenue and West 17th Street.
• The victim was a 46-year-old man from Apopka.
• FHP said the pedestrian was possibly lying in the southbound lane before the collision.
• The driver left the scene and has not been identified.
• The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate and is seeking public tips.