A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Lighthouse Point over the weekend, deputies said.
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According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies on Sunday night arrived at the intersection of Northeast 49th Street and North Federal Highway to investigate a fatal crash that involved a vehicle and a pedestrian who was on a stand up scooter.
Deputies said that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a gray Toyota Corolla.
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After the crash, the driver left the scene, and the man was taken to the hospital, where he died.
The man’s identity was not released, but deputies said he was 39 years old.
As detectives continued to investigate, they found the driver, identified as Gustavo Mendez.
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It’s unclear if Gustavo was arrested.
An investigation into the incident remains active.