Lake Worth man, 77, dies weeks after crashing into palm tree, PBSO says
A Lake Worth man died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this month after his vehicle struck a palm tree in a parking lot. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said that Richard L. Preston, 77, died on June 28 at 6:45 a.m. The crash occurred on June 10 at about 2:59 p.m. near 6080 S. Congress Ave. in Lake Worth south of Lantana Road. PBSO classified the case as a delayed traffic fatality. According to the sheriff's office, Preston was driving a 2017 Jeep south through a parking lot on the west side of the property when he mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. Investigators said the Jeep jumped a curb and crashed head-on into a palm tree. See also: New Florida laws roll out July 1, from sex offender rules to Trump airport renaming The vehicle sustained heavy damage, while the tree suffered minor damage, according to the crash report. Preston suffered leg and head injuries and was treated at the scene by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel. PBSO's Vehicle Homicide Investigations Unit was notified of the delayed fatality on June 30. Authorities said next of kin have been notified and the Medical Examiner's Office is aware of the death.
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