An 11-year-old boy suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash Friday in Orange County after walking into a crosswalk when oncoming traffic had a green light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
- Boy, 11, struck by vehicle Friday afternoon
- Child was in crosswalk, but traffic had green light
- Troopers said driver left the scene without stopping
The crash happened at about 4:05 p.m. near the intersection of North Hiawassee Road and Balboa Drive.
According to a report, the boy was attempting to cross Hiawassee Road in the crosswalk. An unknown vehicle was southbound on Hiawassee Road with a green light.
There were two crossing guards at the intersection, but neither had gone into the crosswalk that goes across Hiawassee Road, troopers said.
The child was struck by the vehicle, and the vehicle then drove away from the scene without stopping.
The boy was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando with minor injuries.
Troopers said they received conflicting statements as to what color and make the vehicle was. The crash remains under investigation.