One dead after being hit by two cars in Tamarac, deputies say

One person has died after being hit by two cars early Tuesday morning in Tamarac, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

At about 6 a.m. deputies and Tamarac Fire Rescue responded to the area of Northwest 70th Avenue and West McNab Road after reports of a car crash involving a pedestrian.

Deputies say a car hit the pedestrian knocking them to the ground, where they were then hit by a second car. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

BSO said the first driver that hit the victim remained on scene but the second driver did not. The investigation is ongoing.

Due to a BSO’s traffic homicide investigation, traffic on West McNab Road between North University Drive and Northwest 83rd Avenue was affected. Roadways have since opened as of 11:30, authorities say.

This story was originally published October 1, 2024 at 9:10 AM.