Margate Hit-and-Run Leaves One Dead | Miami News

A deadly hit-and-run unfolded early Thursday in Margate, leaving one dead and sparking a major traffic shutdown on Atlantic Boulevard. Witnesses say a blue truck struck a pedestrian crossing in the street, then fled without stopping. Police closed the road for hours, rerouting traffic through Lakewood Plaza, and wrapped up their investigation just before 6:30 AM. Authorities have not yet released details about the victim or the driver, but the Margate Police Department is continuing its probe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9551e2b663ca598d