Updating Breaking News: FHP arrests Apopka man suspected in hit-and-run collision

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run crash that occurred today on Ocoee Apopka Road and Demastus Lane in Ocoee.

Two pedestrians were injured and transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Post-collision, the driver and passenger of the hit-and-run vehicle fled the scene on foot and were stopped by an Orange County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.

Eugenio Cuevas, age 24, of Apopka,

FHP proceeded with the hit-and-run investigation and arrested Eugenio Cuevas, age 24, of Apopka, who was booked into the Orange County Jail for failing to Stop or Remain at a Crash involving Serious Injuries (felony – hit and run) and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Cuevas was also cited for failure to maintain a single lane. This crash remains under investigation.

Leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. The Florida Highway Patrol is reminding Floridians about the consequences of leaving the scene of a crash and the challenges law enforcement face when investigating a hit-and-run crash. 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 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 information if you can’t write it down, and then file a report online.
5. Most importantly, always stay at the scene. Leaving the scene of a crash will only make matters worse. Staying at the scene will not only spare a driver significant legal penalties, but it may save a life.

This is a breaking news story and may be updated if more details are known.