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Fort Lauderdale Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Senior

WPLG Local 10January 9, 20262 min1,901 views
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Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

  • 🚨 Fort Lauderdale police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Monday evening.
  • πŸ’” The victim, 70-year-old Johnny Davis, a grandfather, died after being struck on West Sunrise Boulevard.

Suspect Apprehended

  • πŸš— The suspect, identified as Chavvaris McCoy, 25, is accused of hitting Davis with a 2018 white Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and then fleeing the scene.
  • πŸ“ž Eyewitnesses provided descriptions to 911 dispatchers, initiating the search for the driver.
  • βš–οΈ McCoy was apprehended and faced a bond court judge, where his prior criminal record was noted.

Charges and Prior Record

  • criminal record includes convictions for grand theft and driving while license suspended.
  • 🚫 His driver's license had been revoked as a habitual traffic offender until July 2025.
  • βš–οΈ McCoy now faces multiple felony charges, including tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
  • πŸ’° A total bond of $76,000 was set for the charges related to the hit-and-run.

Victim's Account

  • πŸ˜₯ Davis's daughter shared that her grandfather tripped and fell, hitting his head on the pavement, before being struck by the vehicle.
  • πŸ—£οΈ During his court appearance, McCoy reportedly gave a confession, identifying himself as the driver at the time of the crash.
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