Orlando, FL (March 4, 2021) - Police in Orlando are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place in Orlando on Thursday, March 4th. The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of South Orange Avenue.

According to a report from the Orlando Police Department, a man in his 50s was walking along the roadway and attempting to cross South Orange Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the car fled the scene before police could arrive. The pedestrian, later identified as Kenneth Holmes, died at the hospital. Officers are still searching for the suspect. Drivers were asked to avoid the area while the investigation was ongoing.

There is no further information available at this time.

According to statistics published by NHTSA, car accidents in Florida occur about once every 92 seconds. Hit-and-run crashes strongly contribute to the overall total number of accidents in our state every year. Last year, more than 100,000 hit-and-run collisions took place in Florida, which accounts for about 25% of all total traffic accidents. Hit-and-run crashes are, unfortunately, becoming more common as victims are injured by drivers who flee the scene and attempt to avoid responsibility for their actions.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim after this hit-and-run crash in Orlando.

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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