A hit-and-run killed a 63-year-old man crossing the street at Eagle Circle in Casselberry Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened at Eagle Circle and Shadow Oak Drive around 8:15pm.
Troopers added that witnesses told them the hit-and-run driver was in a silver Audi SUV heading west along Eagle Circle.
Investigators said the 63-year-old died at the scene of the crash, and there is a roadblock on Eagle Circle for the investigation.
Investigators told News 6 that several parts belonging to the SUV were found in the road. They added they hope to find serial numbers on the parts to match with a VIN number for the vehicle.
Troopers stated they are also reviewing surveillance footage from homes along Eagle Circle.
A witness said she was able to take a video of the SUV with her phone, which Florida Highway Patrol stated they will use as evidence.
This is an ongoing investigation. News 6 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: 6-2-22; 8:15am
Authorities have found a vehicle they believe was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Casselberry that killed a 63-year-old man on Wednesday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the victim was struck and killed near the intersection of Eagle Circle and Shadow Oak Drive while walking his dog. Troopers say an SUV was traveling westbound on Eagle Circle when the victim walked into the path of the vehicle and was hit. The dog was unharmed and is in the care of animal control.
Troopers said after the accident, the driver fled the scene. The SUV was found abandoned at the end of Oak Lane by Casselberry police about one mile from the crash around 3:30am, troopers said.
The SUV has been taken into evidence by FHP. Troopers are speaking to the owner of the SUV to determine who was driving the vehicle at the time of the deadly crash.
