Lacurtis Knight

Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations detectives are urging the public to come forward if they have information about a traffic homicide that left a man dead on a swale in Pompano Beach.

Shortly after 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, BSO deputies in Pompano Beach responded to a report of an individual lying within the grass swale in the 700 block of Southwest 10th Drive (Fairview Park). Pompano Beach Fire Rescue also responded and pronounced the adult male victim deceased on scene. According to detectives, the injuries sustained by the pedestrian were consistent with being struck by a vehicle.

THI detectives conducted a detailed search of the area where the victim was found and said the crash may have occurred at a different location.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the traffic homicide to contact BSO THI Detective Mike Wiley at 954-321-4841 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If tipsters wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can also dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.

Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a Broward Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000.