Woman killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
The Brief
A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a crash in Osceola County.
Troopers say the woman was running in the neighborhood when she was hit.
Investigators are searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash who fled the scene.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, troopers say.
Investigators are asking for anyone with information to come forward as they continue to search for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash.
What we know
The deadly crash took place at 6:22 a.m. on Wednesday in a neighborhood on Florida Parkway, south of Birchwood Circle in Kissimmee.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says an unknown vehicle was traveling northbound on Florida Parkway, approaching East Bircwood Circle, while a woman may have been running on Florida Parkway in the northbound lane ahead of the vehicle.
Troopers say the vehicle hit the 40-year-old woman and then fled the scene.
The woman was taken to the hospital and died.
What we don't know
Troopers currently have no information on the vehicle or the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash.
What you can do
Officials are asking anyone with information on the crash to call FHP at *347 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.
What's next
The crash currently remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back later for more information.
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This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in an email on June 11, 2025.
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