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Woman fatally struck by car in Sunrise, police investigating
By Jayme Berezdivin at WSVN 7 News
· June 14, 2026
· 1 min read
A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway in Sunrise. Police said a gray SUV hit a woman who was crossing the road. The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday. She was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, but succumbed to h
Key takeaway The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday.
Why this matters in The Miami
The fatal accident in Sunrise serves as a stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face in South Florida, where Miami-Dade County's own struggles with traffic safety are well-documented. As the Miami area continues to grow and urbanize, with neighborhoods like Brickell and Wynwood experiencing increased foot traffic, the need for improved pedestrian infrastructure and safety measures becomes more pressing. The fact that the driver in this incident remained on the scene to cooperate with authorities is a positive note, but the outcome is still a tragic loss of life. Miami-Dade County's own experiences with pedestrian fatalities should inform a regional approach to addressing these safety concerns, potentially through collaborations between the Miami Police Department and neighboring law enforcement agencies like the one investigating this incident in Sunrise.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway in Sunrise. Police said a gray SUV hit a woman who was crossing the road. The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday. She was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center, but succumbed to h
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