Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Broward County deputy accident
2. Pompano Beach pedestrian fatality

A man in Pompano Beach was tragically killed after being struck by a Broward County Sheriff’s deputy early Saturday morning. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Jamil Moreland, was hit by 24-year-old deputy Wyatt Jennesse while responding to a lewd and lascivious report. Jennesse was driving on Martin Luther King Boulevard when he struck Moreland, who was in the road. The incident is currently under investigation, with no signs of impairment, excessive speed, or mechanical issues being contributing factors. Greg LaCerra of the International Union of Police Association clarified that these factors were not involved. For more news, visit CBS News Miami.

Tragic Accident in Pompano Beach Leaves Pedestrian Dead

A tragic incident unfolded in Pompano Beach early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a pedestrian after being struck by a Broward County Sheriff’s deputy. The incident took place near the 1500 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Details of the Accident

At around 5:30 a.m., BSO Pompano Beach district deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a crash involving an on-duty deputy and a pedestrian. The deputy involved in the incident was identified as 24-year-old Wyatt Jennesse. The pedestrian, tragically pronounced dead on the scene, was later identified as 28-year-old Jamil Moreland from Fort Lauderdale.

According to investigators, Jennesse was responding to a lewd and lascivious report near North Powerline Road. He was driving westbound on MLK in the left-thru lane after passing through the intersection of Northwest 15th Avenue. Meanwhile, Moreland was either lying or in a crouched position in the road when Jennesse’s vehicle struck him. The deputy stopped and reported the incident immediately.

Investigation Continues

Investigators have stated that Moreland was allegedly the individual related to the call Jennesse was responding to, and no other injuries were reported. Driver impairment, excessive speed, and mechanical malfunction are currently not considered to be contributing factors to the incident as the investigation continues.

It is essential to wait for the investigation to unfold and gather all the necessary information before drawing any conclusions about the incident.

Author’s Note

Editor’s Note: Greg LaCerra with the International Union of Police Association (IUPA), who represents the deputies and sergeants of BSO, brought to CBS News Miami’s attention a factual error made. The final paragraph originally stated that driver impairment, excessive speed, and mechanical malfunction are considered to be contributing factors to the incident when it should have stated that the following were not considered to be contributing factors in the case.

The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance while driving or crossing the road. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Jamil Moreland during this difficult time.

For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to CBS News Miami for the latest information.

About the Author

Hunter Geisel is a digital producer at CBS News Miami. With experience in producing digital content for various outlets, Hunter covers a wide range of topics from breaking news to current events, politics, and pop culture.