Hit-and-run crash in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a man seriously hurt

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida – A driver of a U-Haul box truck, seriously hurt a man who was walking on a sidewalk just before 10 p.m. on Friday, June 4.

Detectives in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are asking for help in finding the suspect.

A 63-year-old man was walking with his wife on a sidewalk near the 4400 block of North Ocean Drive in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

The driver of the U-Haul veered off the road and onto the sidewalk when traveling southbound, north of North Ocean Drive and Commercial Boulevard, striking the man, according to detectives.

Shortly afterward, the driver fled the scene. A witness followed the box truck and was able to record the Arizona tag– AE 38486.

The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center and was treated for his injuries.

According to deputies, a second witness followed the driver and forced them to stop, but the driver eventually took off, leaving the U-Haul truck to be recovered by authorities a short time later.

Detectives are asking witnesses and/or anyone with information to contact Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Criminal Investigations Sergeant Craig Bachan at 954-640-4246. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.

Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.