BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — We do not traditionally report suicides, but a situation near LA Fitness on Yamato Road near I-95 in Boca Raton led to a significant emergency scene mid-day Saturday. Several readers reached out for details. Here’s what we know.
A person was found deceased in a vehicle around noon on Saturday not far from the LA Fitness building. First responders determined that it was a likely suicide and involved some sort of a chemical substance. The substance was not immediately known, so Boca Raton Fire Rescue’s Hazardous Materials team was dispatched to the scene.
There are no details about the person who was found deceased or the chemical used. There is no indication that the general public was or is at risk. Boca Raton’s police and fire rescue professionals handled the situation.
You may see police or fire rescue activity in the area throughout Saturday afternoon.
