What happened: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to an accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday afternoon.
Background: PBCFR says that just past noon on Tuesday, they were dispatched to the 2400 block of Organic Avenue in Belle Glade regarding an accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, PBCFR found a person who was working in a construction area before being struck by a moving excavator.
As such, they were triaged as a trauma alert. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
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Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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