Driver hits 2 at start of Pride parade in South Florida

By The Associated Press

Posted Jun 19, 2021 09:04:19 PM.

Last Updated Jun 19, 2021 09:09:08 PM.

At least two people were hit by a pickup truck Saturday at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida.

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis confirmed the crash occurred Saturday evening at the Stonewall Pride Parade in nearby city of Wilton Manors, WSVN-TV reported.

WPLG-TV reports that the driver of the truck was taken into custody. Authorities did not immediately say whether they believe the crash was intentional.

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