West Palm Beach, FL (May 9, 2020) - A pedestrian was killed in a crash that occurred in West Palm Beach on Friday, May 8th. The crash took place just before 10:00 p.m. on Okeechobee Boulevard near the intersection with Meridian Road.
According to authorities, when police responded to the call they found a man lying in the roadway. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Officers determined that the man was a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene before officers could arrive. There is no word on whether a suspect has been identified at this time. No arrests have been made.
There is no additional information available.
A Florida pedestrian crash is a very serious and life-changing event. These crashes often result in serious injury and even death for victims. Well over half of all reported Florida pedestrian accidents result in some type of injury for the victims. In many cases, the pedestrian is an innocent bystander and who is affected by the actions of others on the roadways. Speeding, negligent driving, impairment and distracted driving all play a role in serious pedestrian accidents across our state.
We wish to extend our condolences to the victim's family following this fatal West Palm Beach pedestrian accident.
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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