Anthony Marcel Martin, 27, faces multiple charges

Anthony Marcel Martin (Florida Highway Patrol)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man riding a moped was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened Monday night around 11:55 p.m. at Orange Blossom Trail and Americana Boulevard.

According to a crash report, a Nissan Altima was traveling south on OBT when the moped attempted to turn left in front of the Altima to head west on Americana Boulevard.

The front of the car hit the moped, and the Altima fled, according to troopers.

The vehicle, driven by 27-year-old Anthony Marcel Martin, was located by Orange County deputies in a parking lot, and Martin was later arrested by FHP.

He faces charges of failing to stop or remain at a crash involving serious injuries and tampering with physical evidence by removing his license plate.

An investigation is ongoing.

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