POMPANO BEACH, FL : BSO Man struck and killed cyclist while trying to flee deputies in Pompano Beach on Sunday, 28th April 2024

Authorities arrested a man after a pursuit in Pompano Beach led to a crash that left a bicyclist dead.

Kenroy Jackson Jr. faces a long list of charges that include aggravated fleeing with serious injury or death, aggravated battery on an officer, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury and participation in an unlawful race.

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the 22-year-old suspect had been racing in a street takeover on North Andrews Avenue, just after midnight, Sunday.

Investigators said Jackson sped away when deputies arrived and lost control of his car near Northwest 15th Avenue, sending it into the bike line where the victim was riding.

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