OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (CBS12) -- An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run and left for dead on the side of the road, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO).
According to BSO, the deadly hit-and-run occurred on Wednesday at around 7:57 p.m., near North Powerline Road in Oakland Park. Through investigative means, deputies found Barbara Price, 80, was crossing the street outside the designated crosswalk when she was suddenly struck by a vehicle that fled the area. The impact was so strong, that Price was thrown off the roadway.
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Deputies were able to identify the vehicle as a light blue 2005 or 2009 Land Range Rover Sport SUV.
Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded and pronounced Price dead at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact BSO Traffic Homicide Detective Mike Wiley at 954-321-4841. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit a tip to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.
Those who provide a tip that lead to a successful arrest are eligible for $10,000 reward.