Investigators said the rider was found dead near Northwest 38th Avenue after a morning wreck.
LAUDERHILL, Fla. — A motorcyclist was killed Friday morning in a crash on West Sunrise Boulevard in Lauderhill, and investigators said early information suggests another vehicle may have hit the motorcycle and then left the scene.
Lauderhill police began a traffic homicide-style investigation shortly after the wreck was reported, closing off part of the road as crime scene investigators documented damage and searched for evidence that could identify a second vehicle. The rider’s name was not released by late morning, and police said they were still working to confirm exactly how the collision unfolded and whether it was a hit-and-run.
The crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. near Northwest 38th Avenue, a stretch of West Sunrise Boulevard that carries heavy commuter traffic across central Broward County. Officers arrived to find the motorcyclist dead at the scene and the bike badly damaged. “Preliminary findings suggest that the motorcycle may have been struck by another vehicle that left the scene,” Lauderhill police Sgt. Parys Thomas said as investigators worked behind tape lines and redirected drivers around the area.
Police did not describe the vehicle they believe may have been involved, and they did not say whether they had located surveillance video or eyewitnesses who saw a collision. Investigators typically look for broken plastic, paint transfer, metal fragments, and skid marks that can point to a vehicle’s color, height, or direction of travel. Detectives also canvas nearby businesses, neighborhoods, and intersections for security cameras and doorbell video that might show a vehicle passing by around the time of the crash.
The investigation remained in an early stage Friday, and police said several key details were still unknown, including whether the rider had been traveling east or west and whether speed, impaired driving, or distraction played a role. Florida law requires drivers involved in a crash resulting in death to stop and remain at the scene, and leaving can bring serious felony charges if investigators determine a driver fled after a fatal collision. Police said they would wait for findings from the crash reconstruction and other reviews before announcing any potential charges.
West Sunrise Boulevard, also known as State Road 838, is a major corridor that links cities across Broward, with multiple lanes, frequent driveways, and closely spaced traffic signals. Riders and drivers share the roadway during early morning rush hours, when visibility can change quickly with glare, street lighting, and traffic density. Investigators often examine lane markings, turning movements, and the timing of nearby traffic lights to understand how a crash occurred, especially when a motorcycle’s smaller profile can make it harder to spot in complex traffic patterns.
By midmorning, crime scene investigators were still combing through the area near the intersection, photographing the motorcycle and measuring the roadway. Drivers slowed as they passed the scene, and some stopped at the edge of the closure to ask officers when lanes might reopen. Police urged anyone who saw a vehicle strike a motorcycle—or noticed a car with fresh front-end damage after the time of the wreck—to share what they know so investigators can narrow their search and contact the driver involved.
Authorities said the rider’s identity was expected to be released after family notifications, and detectives planned to continue reviewing any available video and leads through the afternoon. Police said tips can be reported through Broward Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.
Author note: Last updated February 13, 2026.