Winter Park, FL (April 4, 2023) - A man was killed in a hit-and-run accident that took place near Winter Park on Monday, April 3rd. The crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of University Boulevard and Goldenrod Road. 

According to investigators, a vehicle was traveling eastbound on University when the driver struck a pedestrian who was walking near the road.  The man, who was not identified, died at the crash scene. The driver fled the scene, traveling eastbound on University Boulevard. Police described the vehicle as a dark blue Toyota Camry, model years 2014-2017.

There is no further information at this time. Anyone with details on the crash is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol or Crimeline.

Hit-and-run accidents in Florida are among the most dangerous and deadly collisions that occur in our state. About 20% of all reported Florida crashes involve hit-and-runs. Drivers who flee the scene of these accidents often do so in order to avoid legal responsibility for the crash. Police will continue to investigate this collision in order to determine how it occurred and to locate the driver.

We would like to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this deadly hit-and-run accident in Winter Park.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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