The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. 

At approximately 6:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, the pedestrian was crossing the roadway from west to east out of the designated crosswalk area near the 1800 block of South Ocean Boulevard in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. At the same time, Joseph Martyn was traveling northbound in a 2000 Chevrolet Astro van approaching the 1800 block. According to investigators, the passenger front side of Martyn’s vehicle struck the victim, and the impact of the collision projected her in a northeast direction. The victim came to a final rest on a sidewalk along the east side of the street as a result of the impact.

Detectives say following the crash, Martyn continued northbound several hundred feet, stopped his vehicle and then walked back to the crash scene.

BSO deputies and the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Volunteer Fire Department responded, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. On Monday, Dec. 6, at approximately 12:34 a.m., the pedestrian was pronounced deceased due to injuries sustained from the crash. 

The investigation continues.