By Ciara Perez | Senior Multimedia Correspondent | iSkyNews.com
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL (November 5, 2026) — A 35-year-old pedestrian from New York was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Orange Blossom Trail in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision occurred on November 3, 2026, at approximately 10:36 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17-92 (Orange Blossom Trail) and Westgate Drive.
According to FHP investigators, a 63-year-old Kissimmee man was driving a 2005 Toyota Corolla westbound on Orange Blossom Trail in the inside travel lane, approaching Westgate Drive.
At the same time, a 35-year-old man from New York was walking westbound in the inside lane of Orange Blossom Trail, east of Westgate Drive.
Troopers said the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk and was directly in the vehicle's path when the front of the Toyota Corolla struck him.
Pedestrian Pronounced Dead at Hospital
Following the collision, the pedestrian was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla was not injured and remained at the scene following the crash. According to FHP, he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision and did not require transportation to a hospital.
The pedestrian's identity was not included in the information released by the Florida Highway Patrol. The report indicated that next of kin had not been notified at the time of the release.
Troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
No additional information regarding possible charges or contributing factors was provided in the initial release.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
iSkyNews.com will continue following this investigation and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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Source: Florida Highway Patrol — Troop D
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