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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in suburban Lake Worth

Posted at 4:35 AM, May 29, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-29 23:24:42-04

Deputies are looking for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian early Sunday morning in suburban Lake Worth. 

The crash happened in the 3400 block of South Military Trail at 2:51 a.m.  

 

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said the pedestrian, Manny Vargas, 38, of suburban Lake Worth was walking southbound along the bike trail on South Military Trail.

The vehicle, described as a 2005-2007 silver Toyota Corolla, was heading southbound in the outside lane and entered the bicycle lane and hit Vargas.

The Corolla fled the scene, leaving Vargas on the side of the road. 

PBSO said the vehicle should have extensive front end damage, including the front grill missing. 

If you have information regarding this crash, call 561-681-4537.