POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Deputies are ramping up efforts to find a hit-and-run driver who killed a bicyclist.
At a press conference, Tuesday morning, the Broward Sheriff’s Office urged the public to come forward with details on the case and called for the driver to surrender to authorities.
The subject killed 55-year-old Alvin Tubbs on Sept. 22 in Pompano Beach.
Deputies said Tubbs was hit twice in the incident. The first driver stayed on the scene and tried to make sure Tubbs was OK.
However, before the first driver could render aid, a second driver hit Tubbs and dragged him about 50 feet.
Officials said the driver opened the door to check what their car hit before fleeing the scene.
“The driver of the second vehicle, we are aware, stopped, looked back, [and] we believe he knew he hit something,” said BSO detective Donnard Huneke.
Pieces from the car were left behind at the crime scene, and detectives are using them to help solve the case.
“Up here we have paint chips that we’ve matched the color of the vehicle,” Huneke said. “This is a marker light. These are front nose caps where fog lights could be placed.”
Detectives are now looking for a car described as a metallic beige Toyota Corolla, manufactured between 2003 and 2008.
“We would like to speak to the individual. We’re looking for the public’s help in locating any vehicle that fits this description that have been stored, hidden, tampered with or repaired since the date of the incident,” said Huneke. “If they believe they struck road debris, then they can come forth, speak to us, and we can resolve the matter. However, because it was fatal injuries, it’s a matter we need to investigate thorough.”
If you have any information on this hit-and-run, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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