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Deputies find vehicle involved in Lake Worth Beach hit-and-run
Summary by PBG News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Roesler , as published by WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It is described as a black Honda Accord from the early 2000s. Further details about the incident are available from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the crash.
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop after the collision. 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 crashed into a fence before coming to rest on the sidewalk.
The vehicle involved was later found by authorities. It is described as a black Honda Accord from the early 2000s.
Further details about the incident are available from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the crash.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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