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Woman struck and killed by truck in east Orange County, troopers say

FHP: Pickup truck strikes woman in Bithlo FILE IMAGE: Florida Highway Patrol

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman died after a pickup truck struck her Friday morning in east Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Shortly after 8:30 a.m., troopers responded to Cedarhurst Road and North 6th Street in Bithlo.

Investigators said a Ford F-150 truck struck the woman at that location.

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Troopers have not yet identified the pedestrian but said she died at a nearby hospital.

The truck’s driver, 35, of Orlando, and his passenger were unhurt and stayed at the scene following the collision, investigators said.

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As of 10:30 a.m., FHP continued to report roadblock in the area.

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