Fort Lauderdale police are asking the public for help identifying a driver who struck and killed a woman crossing the street Wednesday night, then left the scene.
The crash happened around 8 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Sunrise Boulevard. Police said the woman was crossing the westbound lanes when a black Mercedes-AMG hit her. The driver did not stop or try to help, police said.
Rescue crews took the woman to Broward Health Medical Center, where she died of her injuries. Police have not released her name.
Investigators believe the car is a newer model, possibly from 2021 to 2023. It may have damage to the front right headlight, the front grille and the right side of the windshield.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Fort Lauderdale police or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
