Source: A person of interest has been named in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park that took the life of a 17-year-old boy. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Thompson, 37, drives a 1995 black Chevy Tahoe and could have valuable information about the case. The hit and run took place on June 14 as 17-year-old Gabriel Amaya was riding his bike from east to west along Prospect Road just before 10 p.m. Amaya was riding his bike home along Prospect and Powerline roads when a SUV or pickup struck the front tire while he was in the crosswalk. Amaya was thrown from the bike into the roadway. The suspect vehicle traveled a short distance. Detectives said the driver stopped, got out briefly and then drove away. Amaya was taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he died. Detectives are looking for a 1995 to 1999, GMC or Chevrolet, pickup truck or SUV. It will have heavy damage to the left, front headlight, grill and side view mirror. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about Thompson’s whereabouts should contact BSO Traffic Homicide Detective John Grimes at 954-321-4845 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or http://www.browardcrimestoppers.org