The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on Feb. 8 in Oakland Park.

Shortly after 4:42 a.m., BSO Traffic Homicide Unit detectives and Oakland Park Fire Rescue were notified and responded to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near the 1600 block of Oakland Park Boulevard. On scene, deputies located the pedestrian, an adult male, in the roadway. Paramedics transported the man to Broward Health Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the unknown vehicle was traveling eastbound on Oakland Park Boulevard when the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The driver left the scene. Investigators say the impact occurred in the roadway near a bus bench.

The investigation is ongoing. 
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact BSO Traffic Homicide Unit Detective Gino Tonna at (954) 321-4888 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous, and be eligible for a cash reward, 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 may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.