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Palm Beach County deputy accuses woman of holding phone with hand she doesn't have in viral traffic stop
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Michael Hoffman , as published by WPTV
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A deputy pulled over a woman from Lake Worth, accusing her of holding her phone while driving.
A traffic stop in Palm Beach County has drawn attention due to an unusual circumstance. A deputy pulled over a woman from Lake Worth, accusing her of holding her phone while driving. The accusation specified that she was holding the phone in her right hand.
The situation took an unexpected turn as it was revealed that the woman was born without a right hand. This detail raises questions about the events surrounding the traffic stop. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including WPTV, which reported on the viral traffic stop.
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Category: local Published: June 12, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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