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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward Sheriff's Office arrests 70-year-old driver in Dania Beach hit-and-run

Deputies arrested Jean Pierre Louis, 70, for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage after he allegedly struck a man in a wheelchair. The incident occurred on Monday on Southwest First Street, and the suspect was taken into custody on Thursday morning.

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Why It Matters

A local resident was injured and his wheelchair damaged in a , leading to a criminal charge and a community-led fundraising effort for medical and repair costs.

Key Facts

  • Jean Pierre Louis, 70, was arrested Thursday morning by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
  • Louis is charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving damage to property.
  • The victim, Jorge Gonzalez, was struck while crossing the street in his wheelchair on Monday.
  • The incident occurred on Southwest First Street in Dania Beach.
  • Surveillance footage from local businesses was used by authorities to identify the driver.
  • Louis initially stopped after the collision but left after the victim requested police or medical assistance.
  • Louis has posted bond and is awaiting trial.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with the victim's medical and wheelchair repair expenses.

Who's Mentioned

personJean Pierre Louis“70-year-old driver arrested for hit-and-run”locationDania Beach“Location of the incident”personJorge Gonzalez“Victim of the hit-and-run incident”organizationBroward Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that made the arrest”personDavid Hoffman“Attorney for Jorge Gonzalez”