WELLINGTON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A 54-year-old man was killed Wednesday night when he walked into the path of an SUV on Military Trail near Cherry Road, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash happened at 10:03 p.m. Deputies say Lastan Forbes, 73, of Wellington, was driving a 2006 Honda Element north in the inside lane of Military Trail, just north of Cherry Road. Miguel Yanez, of West Palm Beach, was crossing mid-block heading west. He stepped in front of the Honda, and the front driver’s side hit him. The impact threw Yanez over the vehicle. He landed directly behind it.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue pronounced Yanez dead at the scene.
Forbes was wearing a seatbelt and was not hurt. The Sheriff’s Office says next of kin has been notified. No charges are listed in the report.
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