Bicyclist Christopher A. Batista, 35, killed in collision on Copans Road in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida
DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH IN POMPANO BEACH
Traffic homicide detectives do not know how the bicyclist, who was later identified as Christopher Batista, initially ended up in the roadway. Detectives said he was already lying in the roadway when the driver of a 2000 Lincoln Continental struck him. The driver, Darryl Henderson, remained on scene and told investigators he was traveling westbound on East Copans Road in the center through when he swerved to try to avoid the bicyclist.
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I was saddened to learn of
I was saddened to learn of this today four years later. I knew this person, hadn't seen him and years and did a search online. Words cannot explain the chill I feel right now may he rest in peace.
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