POMPANO BEACH — Broward Sheriff's Office traffic homicide detectives have made a breakthrough in the investigation into a fatal late-August hit-and-run of Lacurtis Knight, releasing surveillance video of the suspect vehicle involved in the death of the 44-year-old man.
According to investigators, Knight was riding his bicycle around 4:10 a.m. on Aug. 23 when he fell onto the roadway. He was subsequently struck by an oncoming vehicle, which fled the scene without stopping. Knight died from his injuries.
According to official incident records, the crash and investigation span two locations: the 700 block of Southwest 10th Drive in Pompano Beach and the 400 block of Northeast 44th Street in Deerfield Beach.
Following the breakthrough in the case, BSO investigators obtained and released video capturing the suspect vehicle. Detectives describe the car as a dark blue or black sedan, possibly a 2012 to 2022 Toyota Corolla. The car is notably missing its passenger-side rear hubcap.
Broward County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the driver. Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers anonymously at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recent breakthrough in this hit-and-run case? Broward Sheriff's Office traffic homicide detectives made a key breakthrough by obtaining surveillance video that captures the suspect's vehicle fleeing the scene.
Who was the victim in the hit-and-run crash? The victim was 44-year-old Lacurtis Knight of Tamarac, Florida.
Where and when did the incident occur? The incident occurred around 4:10 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2026. The documented locations of occurrence are the 700 block of Southwest 10th Drive in Pompano Beach and the 400 block of Northeast 44th Street in Deerfield Beach.
How did the crash happen? Knight was riding his bicycle when he fell onto the roadway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The driver failed to stop and fled the area. Knight died as a result of his injuries.
What details were revealed about the suspect's vehicle? Thanks to the video breakthrough, investigators identified the vehicle as a dark blue or black sedan—possibly a 2012–2022 Toyota Corolla—that is notably missing its passenger-side rear hubcap.
Is there a reward for information? Yes, Broward County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the driver.
How can I submit a tip? Anyone with information is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers anonymously at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
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