A 64-year-old moped driver who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Orange County last week has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
- Moped driver struck by hit-and-run driver in Orange County
- Clarence Gordon 'Duffy' Hadler died a week later
- Honda Accord was reported stolen, found a day after crash
The crash happened 4:40 a.m. Oct. 11 at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Forsyth Road.
According to troopers, Clarence Gordon "Duffy" Hadler, 64, was stopped at the intersection in a left turn lane of westbound Colonial Drive, where he was trying to make a U-turn.
As he made the turn, troopers said a Honda Accord, traveling eastbound, hit the back of Hadler’s moped. He was run over by the car, which fled the scene.
Hadler was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he died Tuesday night.
The Honda, which was reported stolen, was found the day after the crash.
FHP says the crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.