BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A driver hit and killed a pedestrian who stepped out in front of his SUV on Monday morning in central Broward, deputies said.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a call was received at 5:48 a.m. involving a crash with injuries near State Road 7 and Riverland Road. Deputies as well as Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the scene.
According to BSO, the driver was headed south on State Road 7 in the right lane when the crash occurred.
According to investigators, the pedestrian, 58-year-old Bryan Kommes, did not walk in the marked crosswalk when he attempted to cross the road and stepped into the path of the Chevrolet, where he was struck.
BSO said Kommes was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
At this time, detectives do not believe excessive speed or driver impairment were contributing factors in the crash, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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