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Fort Lauderdale Hit-and-Run: Search for Driver in Fatal Incident

WPLG Local 10January 8, 20261 min629 views
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Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

  • 🚨 A 70-year-old man, identified as John Davis, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Fort Lauderdale.
  • 🚚 The victim was struck by a white pick-up truck while crossing Sunrise Boulevard near Andrews Avenue.
  • πŸ’” The driver of the truck fled the scene without stopping to offer aid.

Victim's Last Moments and Family's Grief

  • πŸ’‘ Surveillance video shows Davis running across the street before the impact.
  • πŸ€• His daughter, Jasine Simmons, stated he may have tripped before falling into the path of the truck.
  • 😭 The family is devastated and seeking justice and peace.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal

  • πŸ” Fort Lauderdale police are actively searching for the driver responsible.
  • πŸ—£οΈ A witness reported seeing the victim's body in the road after the incident.
  • πŸ“ž Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the police immediately.
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