Two Dead After High-Speed Crash in Parkland

Broward Sheriff's Office investigates fatal single-vehicle incident following police pursuit.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:56am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part, such as a broken headlight or crumpled fender, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty aftermath of a fatal high-speed crash.A recent wave of fatal high-speed crashes in South Florida has raised concerns over police pursuit policies and the need for improved traffic safety measures.Sunrise Today

Two people were killed in a high-speed car crash in Parkland, Florida, after the vehicle they were in fled from Sunrise police and crashed into a canal. Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the incident, which they believe was caused by excessive speed.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes, especially those involving high-speed police pursuits, are a major public safety concern in South Florida communities. This incident raises questions about police pursuit policies and the need for improved traffic safety measures to prevent such tragedies.

The details

According to investigators, a 2025 BMW X1 was initially fleeing from Sunrise Police Department when the officer lost sight of the vehicle near the roundabout/T-intersection of Nob Hill Road and Loxahatchee Road. The officer later found the BMW submerged in a nearby canal. Two occupants, Jerome Turner and Kelby Broward-Richardson, were located deceased in the canal by the BSO Dive Team later that evening.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, April 17, 2026 around 2:19 a.m.
  • The two victims were found deceased in the canal later that evening.

The players

Broward Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

Jerome Turner

One of the two victims who died in the crash.

Kelby Broward-Richardson

The other victim who died in the crash.

Anthony Davis

The suspect who was arrested by Sunrise Police Department in relation to the incident.

Sunrise Police Department

The law enforcement agency that initially pursued the vehicle before the fatal crash.

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What’s next

The investigation into the crash continues, and any questions about the law enforcement investigation prior to the crash should be directed to the Sunrise Police Department.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for stricter policies and improved safety measures to prevent high-speed police pursuits from leading to fatal crashes in South Florida communities.