ORLANDO, Orange County, Fla., Nov. 9, 2026 — Eight teenagers were hurt on Friday night, November 6, in a hit-and-run crash on University Boulevard near Technological Avenue, close to the University of Central Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said three vehicles, a 2007 Honda Fit, a 2020 Honda Civic and a 2025 Honda Civic, were traveling on University Boulevard around 7:53 p.m. when the Honda Fit hit the Honda Civic from behind. Investigators said that impact pushed the 2020 Civic into a group of pedestrians and sent the 2025 Civic off the roadway. The Honda Fit then reportedly struck the side of the 2025 Civic before its driver left the scene.
Witnesses gave troopers a license plate number, and the Honda Fit was later found abandoned in a hotel parking lot on Technological Avenue. The Florida Highway Patrol said the vehicle was towed and is being processed as evidence.
The eight injured pedestrians were reported to include four 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old. Orange County Fire Rescue said seven were taken to hospitals, including one patient classified as a trauma alert and two others brought to the same hospital, while four more were transported to local hospitals. One patient declined transport. The drivers of the 2020 Civic, a 21-year-old man from Bradenton, Florida, and the 2025 Civic, an 18-year-old woman from Palm Bay, Florida, were not hurt and stayed at the scene, authorities said.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information has been asked to contact FHP or Crimeline.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Orlando and Across Florida
This crash happened at University Boulevard and Technological Avenue in Orlando, Florida. Readers following crash news in Orange County can find more about intersections across the state on our Florida intersection crash information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a car crash?
Check for injuries, call 911 if anyone is hurt, try to move to a safe spot if possible, and exchange information with any other drivers involved. Try to note details like vehicle descriptions or license plates, especially if another driver may leave the scene.
Where do most traffic crashes tend to happen?
Crashes are common at busy intersections and on multi-lane roads near schools, colleges or commercial areas, where pedestrian and vehicle traffic mix and following distances tend to shrink during peak hours.
What injuries commonly result from crashes involving pedestrians?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer broken bones, head injuries and internal trauma. Severity usually depends on vehicle speed and whether the person was thrown or pinned on impact.
