Kissimmee, FL (January 22, 2021) - A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash that happened in Kissimmee on Friday. The accident took place around 4:00 p.m. on Neptune Road near Lind Avenue.

According to police, a man was walking on the sidewalk when he was struck by a westbound vehicle. The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The driver of the vehicle abandoned the car in a nearby yard before fleeing the scene on foot. At this time, there has been no information released about the suspect. The crash caused the westbound lanes of the roadway to be closed temporarily before they later reopened. 

There is no further information available at this time.

There are more than 100,000 hit-and-run crashes in Florida every year. The number of hit-and-run accidents in our state continues to rise. At this time, approximately 20% of all reported car accidents in Florida are hit-and-run accidents. Although drivers are legally required to remain at an accident scene, many choose not to and instead will flee before police can arrive. This is often the case when the driver is at fault for the accident. 

We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim's family following this deadly crash in Kissimmee.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals and 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 or personal injury that are 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 for the tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.