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Lake Worth Beach man arrested after fatally striking bicyclist, leaving scene of crash

Suspect accused of fleeing scene after crashing into bicyclist with his truck
Victor Eduardo Tzul-Pachecho
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LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A Lake Worth Beach man has been arrested after fatally striking a bicyclist Thursday evening and then leaving the scene of the crash, deputies said.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Victor Eduardo Tzul-Pachecho, 24, was traveling westbound on Second Avenue North shortly after 6 p.m. when he struck a bicyclist from the rear in his 2007 Dodge 1500 truck.

Witnesses said the impact vaulted the bicyclist onto the hood of Tzul-Pachecho's truck and then onto the ground, coming to rest on the north shoulder of the road.

Deputies said Tzul-Pachecho did not stop at the scene of the crash.

A witness called 911 and followed his truck until Palm Springs police were able to conduct a traffic stop.

Tzul-Pachecho was arrested on charges of driving under the influence causing death, driving without a license causing death, and failure to stop and remain at a crash involving death.

Anyone with information about the bicyclist's identity is encouraged to contact detectives at 561-681-4542.