Pedestrian tales from the middle of the road, #3
Yet another pedestrian in the street meets his untimely, yet predictable end. Streets are for cars, sidewalks are for pedestrians.
Dear Santa,
This Christmas, I'd like you to pack some knowledge and wisdom in your sleigh- and drop if off at the homes of Orlando Police Chief Paul Rooney and Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.
Better enforcement of our pedestrian traffic laws saves lives- and these two gentlemen seem to have forgotten that.
Sincerely,
Orlando
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Semoran
One dead in crash on Semoran Boulevard near Old Cheney Highway; troopers seek black Jeep.
Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel
December 14, 2011
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are seeking the public's help in finding a sport utility vehicle that struck a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Orange County on Wednesday.
Troopers say the adult male pedestrian, whose name has not yet been released, was crossing Semoran east-to-west when he stepped into the path of a black Jeep Wrangler.
After the Wrangler struck the man, troopers say, its driver immediately fled. The soft-top SUV has a loud muffler, according to crash investigators, and has damage to its front.
The hit-and-run happened near the intersection of Old Cheney Highway in east Orange County, troopers said, but the pedestrian was not inside the crosswalk when he was struck.
The pedestrian was taken to Florida Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Charges are pending in the crash, which remains under investigation. Anyone with information can call the Florida Highway Patrol at 407-737-2213 or Crimeline at 407-423-8477.
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