Bicyclist, 38, Dies After Hit-and-Run Crash West of Lake Worth Beach: What Families Need to Know

A tragic hit-and-run crash west of Lake Worth Beach has claimed the life of 38-year-old Daniel Domingo Martin, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). Martin was struck on December 10, 2025, while riding his bicycle along Davis Road, and he succumbed to his injuries two days later, on December 12.

This fatal crash is now the subject of an active hit-and-run investigation, as law enforcement continues searching for the driver responsible.

According to PBSO, Martin was traveling southbound on Davis Road when a white Chevrolet pickup truck, believed to be a 2006 or 2007 model, was heading northbound. As the bicyclist and the vehicle approached each other, Martin entered the northbound lane and into the truck’s path.

The collision caused Martin’s bicycle to overturn, ejecting him onto the roadway. Despite stopping momentarily, the driver fled the scene, continuing northbound and leaving Martin critically injured on the roadway.

Martin later died from his injuries at a local hospital on December 12.

The suspect vehicle is believed to have front-end damage, and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact PBSO Investigator Robert Stephan at 561-688-3400, referencing case numbers 25-124714 or 25-124712.

Florida continues to face a high number of serious and fatal hit-and-run crashes — especially involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Under Florida Statute §316.027, drivers involved in a crash that results in injury or death are legally required to:

• Remain at the scene,
• Render reasonable assistance,
• And immediately contact law enforcement.

Leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death is a first-degree felony, punishable by significant prison time.

In many fatal hit-and-run cases, as in Martin’s, delays in medical response can worsen injuries and reduce survival chances — making the act of fleeing even more devastating for families.

Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident

Even if fault is initially unclear — such as when a bicyclist enters a vehicle’s lane — a hit-and-run driver still bears civil and criminal liability for leaving the scene. Under Florida’s comparative negligence law, surviving families may pursue compensation even if the victim is found partially at fault.

Potential liable parties may include:

• The hit-and-run driver, once identified
• The vehicle’s owner, if someone else was driving
• Bar or establishment, if alcohol contributed and overserving occurred (Dram Shop liability)
• A government entity, if roadway design or lack of signage contributed

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we evaluate all possible avenues for compensation, which may include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of support and services
• Mental pain and suffering for surviving family
• Loss of companionship
• Medical bills
• Punitive damages in cases of egregious conduct (such as a driver fleeing the scene)

Our team has successfully represented families throughout South Florida in bicycle fatalities, pedestrian crashes, and hit-and-run wrongful death claims, often involving complex liability disputes.

How Investigators Identify Hit-and-Run Drivers

Law enforcement uses multiple methods to locate fleeing motorists, including:

• Nearby business and residential surveillance footage
• Debris and vehicle part analysis (paint chips, broken lights, grille fragments)
• License plate reader cameras
• Tips from the public
• Body shop reports when a damaged vehicle is brought in

In Martin’s case, the suspected pickup truck is an older white Chevrolet with front-end damage, making it more likely to draw attention in local repair shops.

What Families Can Do After a Fatal Hit-and-Run

Families facing a sudden loss often feel overwhelmed, unsure of where to begin. Taking these steps can help preserve legal rights:

✔ Contact an experienced wrongful death attorney immediately

Insurance companies act fast to minimize payouts. Our firm conducts its own investigation, preserves evidence, and coordinates with PBSO.

✔ Preserve all medical and financial records

These documents help establish damages in a wrongful death claim.

✔ Avoid speaking with insurance adjusters without legal guidance

Even innocent statements can be used against families under comparative fault arguments.

✔ Seek grief and emotional support

Wrongful death cases take time, and the emotional toll can be significant.

Flanagan & Bodenheimer: Standing With Families After Fatal Bicycle Crashes

Our law firm takes on a limited caseload so every family receives direct access to an attorney, not a case manager or assistant. We have recovered millions in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases across Florida — including bicycle and pedestrian collisions involving fleeing drivers, commercial vehicles, and disputed liability.

We handle all upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for your family.

The death of Daniel Domingo Martin is another devastating reminder of how dangerous Florida roads can be for bicyclists — and how reckless it is for any driver to flee the scene.

If your family has been affected by a hit-and-run crash in Palm Beach County, we are here to help. Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer today for a free, confidential case evaluation.