Student struck and killed by car near Oak Ridge HS, district officials confirm
A student died Monday morning after being struck by a car near Oak Ridge High School, Orange County Public Schools announced.
'Families of Oak Ridge High School were notified that a student was struck by a vehicle this morning just off campus. School administration is assisting law enforcement as they investigate the incident,' OCPS told Channel 9 in an email.
State troopers said it happened on Oak Ridge Road west of Winegard Road shortly after 8 a.m.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved a Dodge Avenger sedan that struck a person on Oak Ridge Road.
FHP said the person hit by the car was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center but did not survive.
The agency has not released any specific information about the student.
The driver of the Dodge was not hurt and stayed at the crash site, troopers said.
As of 10:15 a.m., FHP reported roadblock on Oak Ridge Road west of Winegard Road.
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