A hit-and-run that killed a teenager in Oviedo on Saturday night is being investigated as a "crash with suspicious circumstances."

  • Teen dies after being struck by van
  • Crash happened in Oviedo
  • Incident being investigated as a hit-and-run

The incident happened on Chinaberry Avenue near Geneva Drive. A teen, who is only being described by authorities as between the ages of 16 to 18, was hit by a van, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.  

The male teen was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he died.

Deputies late Sunday said they have identified a person of interest who is not being called a suspect at this time. The person of interest knows the teen who died, investigators said.

The crash remains under investigation.