Pedestrian Killed in Wilton Manors Crosswalk Crash

BSO Traffic Homicide Unit investigating fatal collision between vehicle and pedestrian

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:20pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car side mirror reflecting the faint outline of a crosswalk, captured in harsh, direct flash lighting against a pitch-black background to conceptually illustrate the tragic consequences of a fatal pedestrian collision.The aftermath of a fatal pedestrian collision in Wilton Manors exposes the fragility of crosswalk safety and the urgent need for improved driver awareness.Fort Lauderdale Today

A pedestrian identified as Troy Nichols was struck and killed by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado while crossing a designated crosswalk in Wilton Manors, Florida. The crash occurred around 6:41 a.m. on March 26, and Nichols was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries on April 2. The Broward County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation at the request of the Wilton Manors Police Department.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety is a major concern in many urban areas, and this tragic incident highlights the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect those traveling on foot. The investigation will likely focus on the circumstances surrounding the vehicle's turn and the collision at the crosswalk location.

The details

According to detectives, a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling on Northeast 15th Avenue in the left turn lane when the driver, identified as Michael Wendt, turned left onto Northeast 26th Street and struck Troy Nichols, who was in a designated crosswalk. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported Nichols to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries on April 2.

  • The crash was reported around 6:41 a.m. on Thursday, March 26.
  • Nichols was pronounced deceased on Thursday, April 2, due to injuries sustained in the crash.
  • On Friday, April 3, the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office advised BSO's Traffic Homicide Unit of Nichols' death.

The players

Troy Nichols

The pedestrian who was struck and killed while crossing the designated crosswalk.

Michael Wendt

The driver of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado that struck and killed Troy Nichols.

Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO)

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash, with their Traffic Homicide Unit taking over the case at the request of the Wilton Manors Police Department.

Wilton Manors Police Department

The local police department that initially responded to the crash and requested the BSO Traffic Homicide Unit to take over the investigation.

Broward Health Medical Center

The hospital where Troy Nichols was transported and where he later died from his injuries.

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What’s next

The BSO Traffic Homicide Unit will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the turn and collision at the crosswalk location on Northeast 26th Street.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of pedestrian safety and the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect those traveling on foot, especially in designated crosswalk areas. The investigation will likely focus on the actions of the driver and the conditions at the crosswalk location.