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A fatal pedestrian accident Sunday night along Haverhill Road has led to one arrest, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said that 47-year-old Robin Veras was crossing Haverhill Road near Haverhill Court and did not yield to a Toyota 4Runner heading southbound. Veras was struck and killed by the vehicle driven by Orlirio Valenzuela, according to PBSO. Deputies said that Valenzula did not contribute to the fatal wreck, however his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. Valenzula was arrested by PBSO on DUI charges.
Lane departure crashes can have devastating consequences
Accidents can happen so fast. Especially at highway speeds, a vehicle can act like a battering ram. And when that vehicle comes straight at you, it’s one of the scariest experiences in the world. One term for this is “lane departure crashes” which doesn’t quite live up to the intensity of the trauma being run off the road(link is external) brings on. If you or a loved one has been run off the road in Bellingham or Whatcom County, you are likely facing extensive damages and are looking ahead at a lengthy process of recovery. Click to learn more.