A woman’s body was found on a Davie roadway this morning in what police are investigating as a hit-and-run. Davie Police received reports around 6 a.m. about the body on the 2500 block of South Flamingo Road, and officers arrived to find the woman deceased, according to Local 10.
The identity of the woman has not been released, pending notification of next of kin. The detectives at the scene have yet to gather information regarding the suspect vehicle behind the tragic event, authorities said. Drivers experienced significant delays following the road closure, as all northbound lanes were shut down during the ongoing investigation, Local 10 details.
As reported by WSVN, the body was covered by a yellow tarp, and footage from the scene showed police cordoning off the area. This shutdown around South Flamingo Road and Southwest 26th Street led to extensive traffic backups. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the congested area.
The last update confirmed that, the northbound lanes approaching Southwest 26th Street remain closed as the Davie Police probe the circumstances surrounding the woman's death, WSVN reported. No further details on the driver or their vehicle have surfaced, and the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Davie Police Department at 954-693-8200.
