Driver Identified as Leann Cheatham of Boynton Beach
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) (If reading in a news app, click here for full story) — Boca Raton Police confirm that a Saturday night crash in the city left one person dead.
The crash happened around 9pm in the 2800 block of North Federal Highway. That’s near “Legacy Plaza” and the LaQuinta Inn.
Boca Raton Police told BocaNewsNow.com at 12:41 p.m. Monday that the deceased driver is identified as Leann Cheatham, 51, of Boynton Beach. Friends, however, identify her as Michelle Chatham and suggest police issued an incorrect spelling of her last name.
According to police, “A 2015 Mercedes-Benz was trailing southbound on North Federal Highway in the inside lane. As the Mercedes-Benz approached the intersection of NE 29th Street, it struck a 2012 Nissan which was attempting to go northbound on Federal Highway from NE 29th Street. The driver of the Nissan was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on the scene.”
Readers tell BocaNewsNow.com that witnesses at the scene say speed was a factor, but police say it’s too early to discuss an official cause — the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Van Camp at 561-620-6098.
The Boca Raton Police Department Saturday evening issued a text alert, encouraging other drivers to stay out of the area.
The alert was issued at 9:17 p.m. and wasn’t cleared for several hours.
The driver of the Mercedes is identified as Sebaciano Cheridor, 24, of Delray Beach.
No charges have been filed.
The individual that caused this crash shouldn’t have been afforded the opportunity to do so. A simple internet search finds he has quite a lengthy criminal record, and palm beach court records show he has been charged with three recent felonies alone. Further, he was cited for causing a 4 vehicle accident a few years back to excessive speed.
This accident was brutal to witness. The engine of the victim’s vehicle ended up next to the hotel’s lobby…. it was at least 50 feet from where her car was. Hopefully, justice will be served in this case.
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