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Three People Hospitalized After West Palm Beach Car Accident

Three people were transported to the hospital Tuesday, January 17, after a motorist struck a pedestrian on 45^th Street in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The car accident happened when the driver of a Ford Explorer drove onto the median between the westbound and eastbound lanes of the I-95 highway. The car flipped onto its side after striking a panhandler, who sustained serious injuries. Another panhandler was nearly hit, but managed to get out of the way.

Investigations are underway by both the Florida Highway Patrol and the West Palm Beach Police Department.

When the driver of the flipped Explorer exited the vehicle, he attempted to flee the scene. According to Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Strickland, the panhandler who avoided the collision “tackled” the driver, preventing him from running away.

The driver of the Explorer, along with the two panhandlers were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries; the pedestrian who was hit by the out-of-control vehicle is in serious condition, while the other pedestrian and the driver of the SUV sustained only minor injuries.

Authorities are analyzing a blood sample given by the driver of the Explorer, in an effort to determine whether he was driving while impaired. FHP spokesman Lt. Tim Frith says it’s likely the driver will be charged with an attempted hit-and-run, and could be charged with Driving Under the Influence pending results of the blood test.

We at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb extend our thoughts to the victims of this collision as well as their families, and we hope for a speedy recovery for those involved. 

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