Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez dies in fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run incident
Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez dies in fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run incident
Fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run death of Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez – Obituary
A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida, when 27-year-old Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez, a Riviera Beach resident, was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing the street. The West Palm Beach Police Department reported that the first vehicle, identified as an SUV, fled the scene, while a second vehicle, a Toyota Camry, remained at the location.
The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. Hernandez-Velasquez was attempting to cross Broadway at 40th Street when he was first hit by the SUV traveling southbound. He was then struck by the Toyota Camry, which remained on-site. Emergency responders transported Hernandez-Velasquez to St. Mary’s Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to police, the driver of the Toyota Camry, who was interviewed by Traffic Homicide detectives, stated that the SUV, which was black-over-tan, struck Hernandez-Velasquez before he was hit by the Camry. No charges will be filed against the Camry’s driver, as they cooperated fully with the investigation.
West Palm Beach authorities continue to search for the driver of the SUV, with pending charges. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is encouraged to contact Detective David Streigold at the West Palm Beach Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS. A reward of up to $3,000 may be offered for tips leading to an arrest.
Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez dies in fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run incident Fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run death of Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez – Obituary A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida, when 27-year-old Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez, a Riviera Beach resident, was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing the street. The West Palm Beach Police…
Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez dies in fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run incident Fatal West Palm Beach hit-and-run death of Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez – Obituary A tragic incident unfolded in West Palm Beach, Florida, when 27-year-old Ronaldo Hernandez-Velasquez, a Riviera Beach resident, was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing the street. The West Palm Beach Police…