A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pompano seaside final Thursday.
The Broward Sheriff’s Workplace Site visitors Murder Unit detectives are investigating the reason for the deadly incident.
In keeping with the official police report shortly earlier than 8:30 p.m., an unidentified automobile was touring westbound on West Atlantic Boulevard close to Andrews Avenue and proceeded via the intersection with out stopping for the flashing pink sign.
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The pedestrian, who was crossing southbound within the western crosswalk, was struck by the automobile which slowed however didn’t cease and continued west. A BSO deputy, who was close by, heard the crash and instantly responded.
In keeping with detectives, the preliminary investigation decided that the site visitors alerts on the intersection had been malfunctioning, inflicting the site visitors lights in all 4 instructions to flash.
Pompano Seashore Hearth Rescue responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to Broward Well being North. The sufferer was pronounced useless early Friday morning.
Detectives are encouraging anybody who witnessed the crash or anybody with info on the motive force or the automobile concerned to contact BSO Site visitors Murder Det. Sean Williams at 954-321-4840, or to submit a tip via the SaferWatch App.
When 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 US.