Palm Beach, FL (November 22, 2024) — Authorities are investigating a devastating accident on Thursday morning in western Palm Beach County that claimed the lives of two deputies and critically injured another.
The incident occurred as the deputies were conducting traffic enforcement on Southern Boulevard near Seminole Pratt Whitney Boulevard. According to reports, the deputies had parked their marked PBSO motorcycles off the road while waiting for battery cables. A woman driving an SUV reportedly attempted to pass a slower vehicle but lost control, striking the deputies and launching all three into the air.
Two of the deputies were rushed to a nearby hospital but were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The third deputy underwent surgery and remains in critical but stable condition.
In honor of the fallen deputies, a memorial procession was held to pay tribute to their service and sacrifice. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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