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The woman, 47, died as a result of an accident that occurred earlier this month

The woman, 47, died as a result of an accident that occurred earlier this month

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A 47-year-old woman who was injured in a crash in West Palm Beach earlier this month has died, police said.

The incident occurred on October 5 at 7:48 p.m. in the 2000 block of Okeechobee Boulevard.

West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said a 911 caller reported seeing a woman hit by an SUV. The caller said the SUV never stopped or drove away.

The victim, identified as Rachal Michelle Santamaria, 47, was crossing the westbound lanes from south to north when she was struck.

Santamaria, who was homeless, suffered serious injuries in the collision.

Paramedics from the West Palm Beach Fire Department took her to St. Mary’s Trauma Center. However, police said that Santamaria died on October 23 in the trauma intensive care unit.

Jachles said detectives identified a possible suspect vehicle, but no arrests have been made. Police did not provide any other details about the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this fatal crash is asked to contact Detective Chris Fisher at 561-822-1651. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).