Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Police are looking for a car that they believe was connected to a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead last week.

According to police, 46-year-old Charles Blackledge was riding his bicycle Thursday evening when a speeding car struck him on Dixie Highway near Northeast 16th Court and kept going.

Blackledge was taken to the hospital but died as a result of his injuries.

Police released a photo of a gray or silver, 4-door vehicle of interest in connection with the crash.

A reward of up to $3,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fort Lauderdale Police at (954) 828-5700 or Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS.

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