Bicyclist killed in Tamarac hit-and-run

Broward Sheriff’s Workplace Site visitors Murder Unit detectives are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Tamarac final weekend. Detectives are in search of the general public’s help with any data that will assist remedy the case.

Based on investigators, at 10:38 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, Elijah Thompson was making an attempt to cross West Industrial Boulevard at Northwest forty seventh Terrace from north to south whereas using his bicycle throughout the designated crosswalk. On the identical time, an unknown automobile was touring eastbound on West Industrial Boulevard approaching Northwest forty seventh Terrace. The entrance of the automobile struck Thompson’s bicycle propelling him off the bicycle and into the roadway. The motive force of the automobile then fled the crash scene.

Tamarac Hearth Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced Thompson useless.

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The police mentioned primarily based on proof recovered on the scene, the automobile concerned within the crash is believed to be a darkish coloured 2018-2020 Infinity Q50. The automobile will doubtless have front-end injury.

Broward detectives are asking anybody who witnessed the crash or its aftermath or anybody with data on the motive force or the automobile concerned to contact BSO Site visitors Murder Det. Sherry Portoro at 954-321-4843, or to submit a tip via the SaferWatch App.

In the event you want to stay nameless, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), on-line at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the USA.