Lake Worth Beach, FL (December 17, 2019) - Deputies are investigating following a hit-and-run crash in Lake Worth Beach on Tuesday, December 17th. The crash took place on Dixie Highway near the intersection with 7th Avenue North.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. According to deputies, the victim of the crash suffered fatal injuries. She has been described as a 39-year-old woman but her identity has not been released. There is no information on the suspect vehicle at this time or how the crash took place.
No further information is available.
We are saddened to hear of this tragic hit-and-run crash in Lake Worth Beach. Any type of car accident can cause serious and catastrophic injuries and even death. Hit-and-run crashes account for about 25% of all reported collisions in Florida and there are approximately 100,000 of these accidents reported each year. Many hit-and-run accidents involve death or serious injury to those involved and the process can be very frustrating for those left behind to deal with the consequences.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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