DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE FATAL CRASH IN POMPANO BEACH SUNDAY NIGHT

PIO Number:
25-7-14
BSO Case Number:
11-2507-004885
Date:
July 13, 2025
Time:
9:20 p.m.
Jurisdiction:
Pompano Beach  
Place of Occurrence:
2600 block of West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach 
Pedestrian:
Adult female, name withheld pending next-of-kin (DECEASED)
Driver:
Matthew Dahmer, 59, male, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Description of Incident:
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred in Pompano Beach late Sunday night. 

According to investigators, at approximately 9:20 p.m. on July 13, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a report of a person hit by a car near the 2600 block of West Atlantic Boulevard.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing West Atlantic Boulevard when she ran into the side of a 2024 Volkswagen Taos that was traveling eastbound. After the crash, the pedestrian was transported to Broward Health North with life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased early Monday morning.

The driver of the vehicle and his two passengers did not report any injuries and remained on scene. 

The investigation continues.

INVESTIGATORS:
Dets. C. De Jesus, M. Wiley, S. Campbell, THI
Sgt. R. Hager, THI

THIS REPORT BY:
Miranda Grossman/PIO
7/17/2025 1100

Pompano Beach, PBFR