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Boca Raton Police Investigate 17-Year-Old’s Death After Pickup Strikes Him During Confrontation

Detectives have detained a 19-year-old driver for questioning after a traffic stop.

Overview

  • Police say the collision occurred just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday on the 1300 block of Southwest 14th Avenue.
  • Investigators report the teen approached a stopped 2006 Chevrolet Silverado occupied by people he knew.
  • As the truck drove off, it struck the 17-year-old, who was taken to a hospital and later died.
  • Officials say the driver left the area before being stopped a short time later, and no charges had been filed as of Monday.
  • Authorities have not released the victim’s name and ask witnesses to contact Officer Casas at (561) 544-8579.