Pedestrian Killed in West Palm Beach Hit-and-Run

A devastating West Palm Beach pedestrian fatality occurred in the early morning of Saturday, June 12, when a man was struck and killed in a West Palm Beach hit-and-run.

Samuel Castro, 24, of Greenacres, was crossing in the 6500 block Lake Worth Road at approximately 2:40 a.m. when he was struck by an SUV. According to onlookers, the SUV initially stopped at the scene; when more people stopped to help, however, the SUV fled the scene. The vehicle was last known to be heading south on Jog Road.

The investigation in this case is still underway. If you or someone you know have any information about this West Palm Beach accident, please contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at 561-681-4535.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Castro during this difficult time.

If someone you love has suffered from a Palm Beach accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact the law office of Fetterman and Associates today. We will help you obtain financial compensation and assist you with getting your life back on track.