A man was left with life-threatening injuries Friday night after a driver struck him near Southwest First Terrace and Third Court in Deerfield Beach and then drove away without stopping to help, according to investigators. Broward Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received the hit-and-run report, and deputies along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews rushed to the scene.
Responding crews found a man with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle, as reported by WPLG Local 10. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital with what authorities described as life-threatening injuries. No details about the man’s age or identity had been released as of the outlet’s report.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without rendering aid, leaving investigators with a case that now hinges on evidence gathered after the fact. Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. That unit is typically called in for crashes involving severe or fatal injuries, handling forensic evidence collection, crash reconstruction, and witness follow-up, according to Barzakay Law Firm.
What Comes Next for Investigators — and the Driver, If Found
Deputies have not released a description of the suspect vehicle or driver, and it remains unclear whether nearby surveillance cameras or witnesses captured the crash. Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Tips that lead to a felony arrest can earn an anonymous cash reward of up to $3,000, per program details posted on the City of Wilton Manors website…