WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Police in West Palm Beach said a driver is in custody after a bicyclist was hit and killed Friday evening.
The incident occurred in the 8900 block of Okeechobee Boulevard near Sansbury Way just after 5 p.m.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said paramedics pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene.
According to a tweet from the police department, the driver tried to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended by officers with help from witnesses.
“The driver was clearly impaired," West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said. "He struck the bicyclist, made no effort whatsoever to stop.”
Three westbound lanes were closed at 7 p.m. while police investigated.
The name of the driver, who police said was a 43-year-old man, has not been released.
Police said the bicyclist was a 61-year-old man but have not released his name.
#TrafficAlert fatal crash: 8900 block of Okeechobee Boulevard near Sansbury Way. Driver struck a cyclist and fled; quickly apprehended by police with the help of eyewitnesses who stepped up. Three westbound lanes closed for investigation. #BREAKING @TotalTrafficWPB pic.twitter.com/xwzyAMTzkF
— West Palm Beach Police Department (@WestPalmPD) December 10, 2022