Hanging a pickup to the participants of the gay parade in Miami (Florida, USA), as a result of which one person died, was not perfect. This was stated by local authorities and police.
Mayor of the neighboring city of Fort Lauderdale Din Tranntalis, who was present at the parade, noted that the law enforcement officers were investigated, and everything indicates a random nature of the incident. According to him, a 77-year-old man lost control over the car.
The Fort Lauderdale police reported that the driver was a member of the event, but could not “walk during the parade because of the ailment.” “When the car started moving forward before the start of the parade, it unexpectedly accelerated, knocking up two pedestrians,” the guards of order told. It is noted that the driver remained at the scene and collaborated with the investigators.
The second victim was hospitalized, he was seriously injured. Police did not charge the driver and did not arrest him. Incident investigation continues.
Earlier it was reported that the driver was dressed in the form of Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, which involved representatives of the gay community. The rainbow flag was installed on the pickup.
The organizers of the parade decided to cancel the procession, but the other events of the “Pride Month” (Pride Month) LGBT will continue.