A 54-year-old West Palm Beach pedestrian was struck and killed around 10:03 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, while trying to cross Military Trail in the middle of a block just north of Cherry Road, according to investigative logs from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division.
Investigators said the pedestrian walked into the path of a northbound 2006 Honda Element in the inside lane. The driver, a 73-year-old Wellington man, was wearing a seatbelt and was not hurt. The front driver’s side of the SUV hit the pedestrian, who landed on the pavement behind the vehicle. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Vehicle Homicide Investigation Unit found no sign of impairment by the driver. The pedestrian’s log noted suspected alcohol or drug involvement. No criminal charges are pending, and the next of kin has been notified.
The crash remains under active review under PBSO Case #26110524. Drivers and pedestrians on Military Trail should expect continued scrutiny of mid-block crossings in the area.
