Published on December 16, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 16, 2025) — The West Palm Beach Police Department continues to investigate a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Rachal Santa Maria in October of 2024.
The incident occurred as a white SUV was traveling westbound on Okeechobee Boulevard, along the 2000 block of Okeechobee Boulevard, while Santa Maria was crossing the roadway from south to north. Santa Maria was struck in the second westbound travel lane, and the SUV fled the scene.
Santa Maria was transported to an area hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to contact the West Palm Beach Police Department or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).
Case no.: 20240016064
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Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org