UPDATE: Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Palm Beach, Driver Arrested

by News Desk | Nov 13, 2023 · 1:51 pm | Palm Beach County News

Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Palm Beach

Last Updated: Dec 22, 2025 · 1:17 pm

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Hatixhe Laiqi, 73, Passed Away

UPDATE

Amneris Ramos Arrested - Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Palm Beach

Amneris Ramos Arrested – Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In South Palm Beach

Amneris Ramos, was arrested today, April 16, 2024, for the following violations of Florida State Statutes:

  • Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving the Death of Another.
  • Tampering with Physical Evidence.
  • Driving Under Suspension.

UPDATE

PBSO reports that they have taken possession of the SUV, a black 2016 GMC Terrain.

This is still an active investigation.

Originally reported by Boca Post

SOUTH PALM BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2023) — A 73-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash South Palm Beach.

The deadly crash happened near 3546 South Ocean Boulevard in South Palm Beach just after 6 PM on Friday, November 10th, 2023.

The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office (PBSO) is currently searching for a GMC Terrain from the years 2016 2017 in color. They suspect that this specific vehicle was involved in a hit and run incident that took place on Friday evening in South Palm Beach. According to PBSO the GMC Terrain was heading northbound on S Ocean Boulevard in the 3500 block when it collided with 73-year-old Hatixhe Laiqi who was crossing the road. The impact occurred on the front/side of the vehicle causing Laiqi to be thrown onto the pavement.

Sadly, despite efforts made at the scene, Laiqi  did not survive.

Following this incident the driver of the GMC fled from the scene. and continued driving northbound on S Ocean Boulevard.

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