West Park, FL (March 5, 2020) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash that took place in West Park on Thursday, March 5th. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of West Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Southwest 40th Avenue.
Deputies with the Broward Sheriff's Office responded to the scene shortly after the incident occurred. According to police, the unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene after the crash took place. Authorities have not identified the victim at this time.
Hallandale Beach Boulevard was closed in both directions shortly after the collision but later reopened.
Approximately 700 pedestrians will lose their lives in Florida pedestrian crashes this year. In cases that do not result in fatalities, about 75% of pedestrian crash victims will be hospitalized for various types of injuries. Police must carefully investigate every pedestrian crash in order to determine the cause and whether the driver should be held responsible.
Our condolences go out to the family of the victim in this fatal West Park crash.
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