BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Broward County are searching for the driver behind a deadly hit-and-run in Fort Lauderdale.
The victim’s brother, Billy Wilson, has identified the man that was killed in the hit-and-run as 58-year-old Mark Philpart.
His family is still trying to come to terms with the incident.
“I’m taking it hard -- taking it real hard. You know, I just got to be strong for myself, be strong for my sister-in-law, you know? And she’s taking it hard, but, you know, life goes on,” Wilson said.
The crime happened on June 21 along Northwest 25th Avenue and Franklin Park Drive near Fort Lauderdale.
Surveillance video of the incident shows two cars getting into a fender bender at an intersection.
Wilson says Philpart was driving north along Northwest 25th Avenue when his car was hit by the driver of a tan Chevy Malibu who was trying to make a turn.
The video shows Philpart getting out of his car to confront the other driver, but seconds later, that driver speeds off, running over Philpart in the process.
“He was able to get back into his car and get help, call the police and an ambulance came. But he didn’t -- he didn’t deserve this. He did not deserve this, man,” Wilson said.
The victim was taken to a hospital and died from injuries.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a tan or beige four-door Chevrolet Malibu that should have damage to the front end of the drivers side.
“I don’t know who you are, but whoever you are, you’re gonna be caught,” Wilson said. “He suffered, but whoever did it, he’s going to suffer more than my brother did.”
Anyone with information is urged to call BSO or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.