Caribbean National Weekly

Pick-up truck ploughs into pedestrians at Oakland Park bus stop

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
Pick-up truck ploughs into pedestrians at Oakland Park bus stop
Key Points(5)
  • Two pedestrians are injured following a traffic accident at 1510 E.
  • Commercial Blvd in Oakland Park on Friday afternoon.
  • The Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the crash that happened around <span data-term="goog_175305952">1:50 p.m.</span>.
  • Police report that a pick-up truck ploughed into two people who were waiting at a bus stop before it hit a light pole.
  • BSO road patrol and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the scene.

Two pedestrians are injured following a traffic accident at 1510 E. Commercial Blvd in Oakland Park on Friday afternoon.

The Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the crash that happened around 1:50 p.m..

Police report that a pick-up truck ploughed into two people who were waiting at a bus stop before it hit a light pole. BSO road patrol and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the scene.

The pedestrians were transported to Broward Health North. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening. The driver remained at the scene.

Traffic homicide detectives also responded and their investigation is underway.

Police are warning commuters to avoid eastbound East Commercial Boulevard between North Dixie Highway and Northeast 15th Avenue as the crash investigation continues.

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