West Palm Beach, FL (April 6, 2020) - A bicyclist was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash that took place in West Palm Beach on Sunday. The crash happened around 10:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Kirk Road near Lake Worth Road.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, a man was riding a bicycle on the southbound shoulder of the road when he was struck by a black Mazda CX-9 SUV. The bicyclist was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center with serious injuries. The Mazda driver fled the scene immediately after the crash. Police are still looking for the driver at this time.
No additional details have been released.
Hit-and-run crashes in Florida continue to be a major problem. Last year, approximately 105,000 individuals were hurt in hit-and-run accidents across our state. Hit-and-run crashes are frequently caused by negligent and irresponsible drivers. These drivers choose to flee the scene knowing that they have caused injury crashes. Upon apprehension, they will typically face harsh civil and criminal sanctions for their conduct.
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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