FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A skateboarder was fatally struck overnight in Fort Lauderdale by a driver who kept on going, triggering a search for the motorist responsible and leading officers to shut down a major intersection.<\/p>\n
Cameras captured a heavy police presence at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, early Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
The victim\u2019s skateboard was seen on the pavement, as well as the victim\u2019s body covered with a tarp.<\/p>\n
Officers are diverting traffic at the intersection. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the area.<\/p>\n
Just after 6:30 a.m., 7News cameras captured a Broward County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office vehicle shortly after it arrived at the scene.<\/p>\n
Police have not provided further details about the crash, as they continue to investigate.<\/p>\n
If you have any information on this hit-and-run or the driver\u2019s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.<\/p>\n
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.<\/p>\n
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