UPDATE: Delray Beach Police Find Vehicle Used In Deadly Hit-And-Run

by | Nov 13, 2023 · 6:38 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Delray Beach | 0 comments

Elderly Man Struck By Car, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Delray Beach

Let's Be Friends

Support Boca Post by following us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Nextdoor for trusted local news, events, weather updates, and important community information delivered as it happens.

UPDATE

The Delray Beach Police Department has successfully located the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit and run incident that tragically took the life of a 71-year-old man on November 11, 2023.

The victim has been identified as Romeo Della Valle. The investigation is still ongoing and authorities are actively gathering more information. If you have any information related to this incident or the ongoing investigation, please reach out to Traffic Homicide Investigator Henry Lugo at 561 243 7800. You have the option to remain anonymous.

Originally reported by Boca Post

DELRAY BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2023) — A 71-year-old man was killed after a hit-and-run crash in Delray Beach on Saturday evening.

A tragic incident occurred on the evening of November 11 2023 where a 71 year old man lost his life in a hit and run crash. The unfortunate event took place at 1301 SW. 10th Avenue, in Delray Beach around 7;30 p.m. According to witnesses at the scene the victim was walking when an unidentified vehicle, described as a cherry red or dark colored Chevy Malibu from the years 2013 to 2016 struck him and then fled southbound towards Linton Boulevard. Sadly the injured man passed away there.

Authorities believe that the suspect vehicle suffered damage to its end including the grill, headlights, windshield and drivers side fog light cover.

The police are actively seeking information, from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any details that could help identify the driver. If you have any information related to this investigation please reach out to Traffic Homicide Investigator Henry Lugo at 561 243 7800.

Get Your Business In Front of Boca Raton

When major stories break in Boca Raton, thousands of readers turn to Boca Post.

Businesses, professionals, and organizations can work with Boca Post through sponsored announcements, expert commentary, press releases, and local advertising that appears directly alongside trusted local reporting.

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More News

Delray Beach Man Accused Of 100 Mph Police Chase Later Arrested After Swat Standoff - Robert Berkowitz

NEW DETAILS: Delray Beach Man Accused Of 100 MPH Police Chase Later Arrested After SWAT Standoff

A Delray Beach man accused of fleeing a DNA warrant traffic stop at more than 100 mph through Palm Beach County was later arrested after a SWAT standoff at his home.

Swat Standoff In Delray Beach Ends With Arrest After Suspect Fires Toward Officers, Police Say

SWAT Standoff in Delray Beach Ends With Arrest After Suspect Fires Toward Officers, Police Say

Delray Beach Police said a 56-year-old man was arrested after barricading himself inside a Palm Forest Drive South home and firing multiple gunshots toward officers serving warrants.

Police Officer Seriously Injured After Patrol Suv Goes Airborne At Railroad Crossing

Police Officer Seriously Injured After Patrol SUV Goes Airborne At Railroad Crossing

A Riviera Beach police officer was seriously injured after a patrol SUV responding to an emergency call crashed along Australian Avenue near West 13th Street.

Leatherback Sea Turtle Nest Marks Start Of 2026 Nesting Season On Delray Beach

Leatherback Sea Turtle Nest Marks Start of 2026 Nesting Season in Delray Beach

Delray Beach officials announced the city’s first sea turtle nest of the 2026 season, a leatherback, marking the start of the annual nesting period along South Florida’s Atlantic coastline.

Driver Flees After Early Morning Crash At Forest Hill And Military Trail Leaves One Critically Hurt

Driver Flees After Early Morning Crash at Forest Hill and Military Trail Leaves One Critically Hurt

A driver fled on foot after a two-vehicle crash at Forest Hill Boulevard and Military Trail in West Palm Beach left one man critically injured, according to PBSO.