The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on October 27th in Deerfield Beach.

At approximately 11:58 a.m., that Monday, THI detectives responded to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near the 100 block of Military Trail.

The preliminary on-scene investigation revealed Michael Baldwin was driving a 2016 Nissan Versa traveling northbound on Military Trail in the left thru lane approaching the Hillsboro Boulevard. Detectives say the pedestrian, not in a designated crosswalk, was crossing the roadway mid-block from east to west. 

Investigators say the pedestrian walked into the passenger side of the Nissan as it was traveling northbound, knocking the pedestrian to the ground.

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded and transported the pedestrian to Broward Health Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. On Tuesday, October 28th the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. 

Detectives say driver impairment is not considered a contributing factor in this crash. 

The investigation is ongoing.