Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a gas tanker they say hit and killed a man in Orange County.
It happened before 12:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Taft Vineland and Sidney Hayes roads. This is an industrial area without many street lights, sidewalks or bike paths.
Troopers said a 56-year-old man was either walking eastbound or standing with a bicycle along the roadway when the tanker struck him.
FHP traffic homicide investigators said paramedics were called to the scene to try and save his life. However, his injuries were too severe and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers hope a truck driver stopping at a nearby commercial fleet fueling station may have witnessed the crash.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.
If you have any information, call the Florida Highway Patrol at (407) 737-2213.