An 80-year-old woman was left for dead on the side of North Powerline Road after being hit by a car. Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal hit-and-run. Broward Crime Stoppers will pay up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the subject(s) involved.

At approximately 7:57 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, BSO deputies responded to a possible hit-and-run crash near the 3800 block of North Powerline Road in Oakland Park. The preliminary investigation revealed Barbara Price, who was crossing the street from east to west outside the designated crosswalk, was struck by a vehicle that fled the area. 

Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded and pronounced Price deceased on scene. Detectives with BSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit were notified and responded to conduct the investigation. 

Through investigative methods, detectives determined the vehicle involved was a light blue 2005 to 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SUV. Investigators say the front passenger side of the Land Rover struck the victim, causing her to be projected southwest off the roadway. 

Anyone with information on the fatal hit-and-run crash is asked to contact BSO Traffic Homicide Det. Mike Wiley at 954-321-4841 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. If your tip leads to an arrest in this case, you are eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.

The investigation continues.