Arrest Made in Fatal Lighthouse Point Hit-and-Run
An arrest has been made in Lighthouse Point following a fatal hit-and-run incident where a pedestrian riding a scooter was struck and killed by a vehicle. The driver, identified as Gustavo Mendez, reportedly left the scene but was later apprehended.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 19, 2026 —
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL – Authorities have arrested Gustavo Mendez in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian riding a scooter. The incident occurred in Lighthouse Point.
Details surrounding the event indicate that Mendez was driving a vehicle that struck the pedestrian. Following the collision, the driver reportedly fled the scene. Law enforcement officials later apprehended Mendez.
The pedestrian, whose identity has not been publicly released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. Further information regarding the timeline of events leading to Mendez’s arrest was not immediately available.
The specific location and time of the hit-and-run incident were not provided. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and determine the sequence of events that led to the fatality.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mackey on www.local10.com, see more information here.
