Dean Trantalis, Ford Lauderdale mayor, said the pickup truck driver was part of the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride parade and accelerated when he was told he was next, striking Pride-goers in the process.
One man was killed while others were injured. “After striking the pedestrians, the driver continued across all lanes of traffic, ultimately crashing into the fence of a business on the west side of the street,” said police.
In a statement posted to Facebook, Trantalis recalled: “It terrorised me and all around me. I reported what I saw to law enforcement and had strong concerns about what transpired – concerns for the safety of my community.