Coconut Creek, FL — January 6, 2026, a man was killed due to a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 11:45 a.m. along Wiles Road.

According to authorities, a man was standing outside of a commercial pickup truck that had a flatbed trailer in tow and was parked on the side of Wiles Road in the vicinity of Northwest 47th Avenue and 48th Street when the accident occurred.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the pedestrian was struck by a sedan. He reportedly suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a pedestrian is hit while standing outside a parked commercial vehicle, one of the first things that needs to be asked is: Was there enough room for traffic to pass safely—or was something about the parking or the surrounding environment contributing to the danger?

We know the man was near a pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer, which suggests a work vehicle—possibly stopped for loading, unloading, or maintenance. But beyond that, it’s unclear whether the truck was properly parked, whether the pedestrian was in the traffic lane, or whether the passing vehicle veered off-course.

That opens up multiple avenues of investigation:

• Was the trailer parked legally and fully out of the active travel lane? Commercial vehicles sometimes stop in areas that aren’t designed for long or wide vehicles, and that can leave pedestrians with very little buffer between themselves and passing traffic.
• Did the parked vehicle have cones, hazard lights, or other warning indicators? If not, the pedestrian might have been in a vulnerable position with little warning to oncoming drivers.
• Was the driver of the sedan distracted, speeding, or otherwise inattentive? Cell phone records and potential dash cam footage will be important here.
• Were sight lines clear on that stretch of road? If a curve, hill, or obstruction limited visibility, that could have contributed to the failure to avoid the pedestrian.

I’ve seen cases where people working near parked commercial vehicles—mechanics, contractors, or delivery crews—were struck simply because another driver didn’t move over, or didn’t notice someone standing just outside the lane. But I’ve also worked on cases where the parked vehicle was creating a hazard all on its own, either by obstructing traffic or forcing pedestrians into the flow of passing vehicles. These situations often come down to decisions made by both drivers—not just the one who caused the final impact.

Right now, there’s a lot we don’t know about what led up to this. But when a person is hit in broad daylight on the side of the road, someone either wasn’t paying attention, wasn’t following proper procedures, or both.

Key Takeaways:

• It's unclear whether the parked vehicle and trailer were legally and safely positioned.
• Warning equipment and hazard procedures may play a role in determining liability.
• The actions of the sedan driver—especially regarding distraction or inattention—must be closely examined.
• Roadway conditions, visibility, and available space for pedestrians are all important factors.
• Determining responsibility will require reconstructing how the pedestrian came to be in harm’s way—and whether others could have prevented it.