Fort Lauderdale Police arrested a driver who allegedly left the scene after striking a pedestrian on early Saturday morning.
According to a statement by FLPD, the accident happened at the 900 block of West Sunrise Boulevard around 12:19 A.M.
Officials confirmed the man was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
A witness who knew the victim told NBC6 that he would use his bike to go to work in Pompano Beach and worked as an auto body technician.
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Police say that the driver left the scene, but that they were able to locate a vehicle that had damage consistent with a crash and made a traffic stop.
The driver was later identified as Max Fleury, who is facing several charges including failing to stop for accident involving death, driving with a suspended license, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
The victim's identity has not been released.
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