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Deputies find vehicle involved in Lake Worth Beach hit-and-run
Summary by Lake Worth News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Roesler , as published by WPTV Lake Worth Beach / Lantana
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The vehicle involved is described as a black Honda Accord from 2003 to 2007. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that then fled the scene.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that then fled the scene. The incident occurred when a car changed lanes to pass a slower-moving vehicle and hit a pedestrian walking near the road. The pedestrian was thrown into the air and landed on a sidewalk after hitting a fence.
The vehicle involved is described as a black Honda Accord from 2003 to 2007. It was traveling east when the crash happened and continued in that direction after the impact.
Further details about the incident are available, including the time and location where it took place.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV Lake Worth Beach / Lantana ·
Reading time: 1 min
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