BSO Seeks Driver After Fatal Oakland Park Hit-and-run Involving Pedestrian

by News Desk | Apr 14, 2026 · 11:05 am | Oakland Park News

BSO traffic homicide detectives arrested a driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park, the sheriff’s office said.

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026 · 3:57 pm

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UPDATE

OAKLAND PARK, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — A driver has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives with the BSO Traffic Homicide Unit arrested 22-year-old Khaleel Carey in connection with a crash that left a woman dead. The collision happened at about 12:19 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, near the 4400 block of Northwest Ninth Avenue.

Investigators said Carey was driving northbound on Northwest Ninth Avenue in a 2016 Nissan Maxima when he struck Donna Ramsey. Ramsey was crossing the roadway outside of a designated crosswalk, according to BSO.

BSO deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The pedestrian, identified by investigators as an adult female, was pronounced dead at the scene.

BSO said detectives used investigative methods to locate the vehicle involved and identify Carey as the driver who left the scene. Carey was then located and taken into custody.

Carey faces one count of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and one count of fail to stop and or remain on scene of an accident involving death.

The case is being handled by the BSO Traffic Homicide Unit. Residents in Palm Beach County who travel through Broward, including Boca Raton commuters, should expect the investigation to continue through the court process following the arrest.

BSO has not released additional details in the announcement about what happens next in court or any upcoming hearing dates. The agency’s release identifies the location, time, and the charges filed in connection with the crash.


Originally reported by Boca Post

OAKLAND PARK, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park and are looking for the driver.

The collision happened at about 12:19 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, near the 4400 block of Northwest Ninth Avenue, according to BSO.

Investigators said the driver of a 2016 to 2018 Nissan Maxima was traveling northbound on Northwest Ninth Avenue when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway. Detectives said the pedestrian was not in a designated crosswalk area when the crash occurred.

BSO deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded. The pedestrian, identified by investigators as an adult female, was pronounced dead at the scene.

BSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit is handling the investigation. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle to contact BSO Traffic Homicide Detective Shelby Campbell at 954-321-4840 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app.

People who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), go to browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. BSO said tips that lead to an arrest in the case are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

For residents in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach County who travel through Broward, BSO is asking the public to watch for information tied to a 2016 to 2018 Nissan Maxima and to share any details that could help identify the driver. The investigation remains active.

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