Pedestrian killed crossing Commercial Blvd. in Oakland Park

A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday night in Oakland Park as he attempted to cross Commercial Boulevard.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on May 7, the 65-year-old victim was walking northbound across the westbound lanes of Commercial Boulevard when he was struck by a westbound vehicle in the 1300 block.

The driver of the Nissan 350Z, Luis Arce, 26, of Fort Lauderdale, did remain on scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by Oakland Park Fire Rescue. His name is being withheld while Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide detectives attempt to locate his family.

This investigation continues.

Anyone who may have witnessed the actual impact is asked to call BSO Traffic Homicide Det. Michael Wiley at (954) 765-4321 or (954) 321-4840.

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Posted by AdamF on May 10 2010. Filed under Broward County, Fire/police, Fort Lauderdale, Local news, Oakland Park. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.