Palm Beach County, FL (September 18, 2019) - A 61-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Palm Beach County on Tuesday, September 17th. The incident took place at the intersection of Military Trail and Belvedere Road.
According to reports from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Clifford Paul Rother was walking southbound on Military Trail when he was hit by a Kia, believed to be white or silver in color. The crash happened around 8:46 p.m. The driver of the Kia fled the scene after striking Rother. Authorities say that Rother was pronounced dead around 1:10 a.m. after being transported to a nearby hospital. No further information on the suspect vehicle was released.
Anyone with details regarding the crash is asked to call investigator Robert Stephan at 561-688-3400.
Our condolences go out to the family of Clifford Paul Rother following this tragic fatal crash in Palm Beach County.
Hit-and-run accidents account for about 25% of all crashes that are reported in Florida every year. In total, this means that about 100,000 hit-and-runs occur annually. A hit-and-run crash often leads to serious injuries or death and leaves victims and their families frustrated and heartbroken.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of Florida personal injury lawyers can help you even when things look bleak. We will search and locate all available sources of compensation to ensure that you are not left responsible for the damage caused by a negligent or reckless motorist on our roadways. We are here for you anytime. For your free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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