Stretch of South Federal Highway in Broward reopens after pedestrian killed by car, deputies say

A busy stretch of South Federal Highway reopened Tuesday evening in Broward after first responders shut it down to investigate a crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to the crash in the 1000 block of South Federal Highway.

Their preliminary information revealed that a driver struck a pedestrian on a sidewalk. Deputies pronounced the male pedestrian dead, and transported the driver, who authorities only identify as a woman, to a nearby hospital with injuries.  

As a result, southbound lanes of South Federal Highway had been closed between Southeast 9th Street and Southeast 12 Street in Pompano Beach while the investigation continues, according to BSO. The roads have since reopened at approximately 7:30 p.m. 

Video from Chopper 4 above the scene showed a white car with heavy damage on the side of the road, and a yellow tarp covering what appears to be a body.

Crime scene tape has also been put up, blocking off part of the area for the investigation. Deputies were seen cleaning up the debris and towing the car away into the evening. 

No other details were released, including the driver's condition and whether she will face charges.