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Driver Arrested in Lighthouse Point Hit-and-Run That Killed Man on Scooter, BSO Says

A driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a man on a scooter in Lighthouse Point, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 11:38 a.m. ETWritten Aug 21, 2026, 4:13 p.m. ET
A driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a man on a scooter in , according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on August 16, 2026, in , Florida, as reported by NBC Miami. The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash. The cause of the crash has not been determined, and no further details about the arrest or the victim have been released. Weather observations from Pompano Beach Airpark, about 2.5 miles away, recorded at 23 minutes from the reported time, showed wind from 130 degrees at 6 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, clear skies, and a temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit. These conditions are not being cited as a cause.

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Terrain elevation
10 ft
Nearest aerodrome
2.5 miles NE of Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP/PPM)

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