West Palm Beach, FL (June 7, 2020) - A 56-year-old woman died in a pedestrian crash in West Palm Beach on Saturday, June 6th. The crash was reported just before midnight in the 3000 block of West 45th Street.
According to witnesses, Carla M. Dyess was crossing the street from north to south when she tripped and fell into the roadway. As she was lying in the road, she was struck by a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on West 45th. Dyess succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The driver was not immediately identified and there were no other injuries reported as a result of the collision.
An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Each day, about two pedestrians will lose their lives in pedestrian accidents across our state. In addition, many others will suffer injuries that may alter their lives either temporarily or permanently. Being involved in a Florida pedestrian crash is an extremely devastating experience for victims and their families.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Carla Dyess during this difficult time.
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