Lauderhill, FL - A man who was trying to help a driver who ran out of gas was struck and killed by a car in South Florida on Wednesday.
Police say the incident happened just after 11 p.m. on State Road 7 between Northwest 26th Street and 24th Street in Lauderhill.
The victim, 42-year-old Erick Veilleux, stopped his car in the northbound lanes of State Road 7 to assist a stranded driver.
While attempting to cross the roadway from the gas station with fuel, Veilleux was struck by a white Honda.
Veilleux was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Honda stayed at the scene.
Police say speed may have been a factor in the incident, which remains under investigation.