Woman killed crossing StateRoad 7 is identified

The pedestrian who was struck and killed crossing StateRoad 7 in Lauderdale Lakes has been identified.

Broward Sheriff’s traffic homicide investigators say Goonwatty Ramnarine, 59, ofMargate, was crossing in the middle of the 4000 block of StateRoad 7 near Park Lakes Elementary School, just before 7 a.m. Tuesday when shewas hit.

Ramnarinewas on herway towork as an aide in a nearby church-run preschool when shewas struck, according to Michael Lauther, her brother-in-law.

GranvilleRobinson, 68, ofNorth Lauderdale, was driving southbound in the far left lane on StateRoad 7 south of Northwest 41st Street when hisToyota Corolla’s front bumper struck Ramnarine, according to detectives.

Investigators said shewas not using a crosswalk and thatRobinson called 911 after the collision and stayed at the scene.

Broward Sheriff FireRescue responded and pronounced Ramnarine dead about 6:49 a.m.

Robinson did not appear to be impaired or speeding but Broward Sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatality.

The area is a reduced speed zone during school days, and has posted safety signs and crosswalks.

Anative of Guyana, Ramnarinemoved to South Florida fromNewYork more than10 years ago, according to Lauther. Among survivors is her husband, Nanraj Ramnarine.

Services are pending.