A horrific scene unfolded in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where a man's life was cut short in a tragic accident as he was struck and killed by a vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning, officials reported.
The Broward Sheriff's Office and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue received the distress call at approximately 12:07 a.m. and promptly descended upon the crash site at North Federal Highway and Northeast Eller Street, according to CBS News Miami. They arrived to find the lifeless body of a man on the roadway, the driver responsible had not fled, instead remaining at the scene an investigation by BSO's Traffic Homicide Unit is currently underway to unravel the sequence of events that led to the pedestrian's death.
The identity and age of the victim have not been disclosed by deputies as the investigation into this fatal encounter continues, with a spokesperson for the sheriff's office confirming that the driver involved was present when officials arrived, as per a statement obtained by Local 10 News.
Details surrounding the collision remain scarce as the Broward Sheriff's Office's Traffic Homicide Unit diligently works to piece together the incident the public awaits further information as this case develops and as authorities work to provide closure and answers in the wake of this unfortunate death.
