Military Trail & Cherry Rd. — Approximate Site of Fatal Pedestrian Crash
A 54-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Wednesday night after he was struck by a Honda Element while crossing Military Trail on foot, just north of Cherry Road. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Miguel Yanez and said the crash happened at about 10:03 p.m.
Investigators told Boca Post that Yanez was crossing Military Trail mid-block, walking west, when he stepped into the path of the northbound SUV. The front driver’s side of the Honda struck him, according to the outlet’s report. The crash was also reported by WPEC / CBS12, which said Yanez was thrown over the vehicle and came to rest behind it before Palm Beach County Fire Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene.
Driver Was Not Injured, PBSO Says
The Honda’s driver, a 73-year-old Wellington man, was wearing a seatbelt and was not hurt, per the same account from Boca Post. PBSO said Yanez’s next of kin had been notified…