Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on John Young Pkwy in Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL (May 21, 2026) – A man died on Wednesday morning, May 20, after being struck by multiple vehicles along John Young Parkway in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The deadly hit-and-run crash happened around 4:30 a.m. south of Oak Ridge Road.

Troopers said a sedan traveling northbound first hit the pedestrian as he walked in the roadway outside a marked crosswalk. Investigators believe at least four vehicles struck the man before leaving the roadway without stopping.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the site. Investigators identified one suspected vehicle as a dark gray 2024-2025 Kia K5 with heavy front-end and undercarriage damage. They also said a white Honda Civic, a dark gray Kia Soul, and a semi-truck may have been involved.

According to investigators, the roadway was dark at the time of the collision. John Young Parkway remained shut down for several hours before reopening around 8:30 a.m. The man’s identity had not been publicly released. Traffic homicide investigators continue working to identify the drivers involved in the fatal wreck.

Our deepest condolences go out to the man’s family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time.

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