1 pedestrian dead, Yamil Rivera Cruz, 36, seriously injured after being struck by car on John Young Parkway in Orange County, Florida
Two people hit by car on John Young Parkway, authorities say
The crash was reported near the Oak Ridge Road intersection around 5 a.m.
At least one of the pedestrians sustained serious injuries, troopers said.
FHP: One of two pedestrians hit on John Young Parkway has died
Sgt. Kim Montes said the two men were struck by a 2002 Hyundai being driven by Juscelino Marques De Aruj, 32, of Orlando, and then rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where one of the men died.
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