Crash shuts down stretch of John Young Parkway in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department shut down a stretch of John Young Parkway on Friday morning due to a crash.

11:15 a.m. update:

Orlando police say the northbound lanes of John Young Parkway have reopened. Southbound lanes of JYP remain closed.

Original story:

Officers are at the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian at John Young Parkway, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Both northbound and southbound lanes of JYP are closed between Columbia Street and Orange Center Boulevard.

OPD is asking motorists to avoid the area by finding an alternate route.

Channel 9 has a crew near the closure and is working to gather more details about the crash.

Monitor WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.

TRAFFIC ALERT: The northbound and southbound lanes of John Young Parkway are closed between Columbia St. and Orange Center Blvd due to a crash involving one vehicle and a pedestrian.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and take an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/zefK5I4n6i
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) October 31, 2025