Vehicle hits pedestrian in Fort Lauderdale, killing her
Fort Lauderdale police are investigating a fatal pedestrian incident that occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the 1700 block of North Federal Highway. A woman was struck by a vehicle and transported to Broward General Hospital as a trauma alert. Hospital staff pronounced her dead upon arrival.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is a subject of the investigation. Witness accounts describe a Hummer with passenger‑side damage involved in the collision. The woman, who was wearing all black, was attempting to signal for help before impact.
Broward homicide detectives have opened a case to determine the circumstances leading to the crash. No additional injuries have been reported. The incident has prompted updates from local law enforcement on preventive measures for pedestrian safety in the area.