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Driver of BMW flees crash scene in Lake Worth, leaving 19-year-old with critical injuries

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by WPTV · May 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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A crash occurred in Lake Worth on Monday night, resulting in critical injuries to a 19-year-old woman. The driver of a BMW fled the scene after the accident. A 20-year-old man was taken into custody by deputies in connection with the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the crash and the arrest are being reported by local authorities. Further details about the crash and the events that followed can be found through WPTV, the source of this information.

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Category: safety · Published: May 19, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

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Driver of BMW flees crash scene in Lake Worth, leaving 19-year-old with critical injuries

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