Boca Raton, FL (February 17, 2020) - A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car in Boca Raton on Saturday, February 15th. The crash occurred along US 441.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash scene. Authorities say that an unidentified 26-year-old woman was attempting to cross the road when she was hit by a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are working to confirm her identity at this time. The Infiniti driver has not been identified and there is no word on the cause of the collision or whether any charges are expected.
No further details have been released at this time.
Florida experienced 160 fatal bicycle crashes in 2019. The number of fatal incidents involving bicycles has continued to increase each year. A Florida bicycle accident can be and often is a very serious event for the victim. Bicycles are not able to withstand the force of a crash involving larger vehicles, resulting in death or catastrophic injuries for the victim.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the woman who lost her life in this tragic Boca Raton crash.
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