2 Triathlon Bicyclists Hospitalized After Collision With Vehicle in Palm Beach County Two bicyclists competing in the BillBone Olympic Triathlon were hospitalized after a collision with a vehicle, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on April 13, 2026, at Forest Hill Boulevard and Pinehurst Drive near Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. The triathlon, organized by BillBone Law Group, included a 40-kilometer bike ride, swimming, and running events. The crash happened during the morning portion of the event, when the bicyclists were traveling westbound on Forest Hill Boulevard, which had been closed to vehicular traffic for the race. The driver of the vehicle, a 74-year-old man from Boynton Beach, was attempting to enter the park by crossing Forest Hill Boulevard at the intersection of Pinehurst Drive. According to the crash report, the driver and bicyclists did not see each other until the collision became unavoidable. The bicyclists struck the passenger side of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, which was traveling northbound. The driver, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained minor injuries. The crash report noted that no drugs or alcohol were involved. One of the bicyclists, Ashleigh Whitton, 45, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The other bicyclist, Miguel Junior Gomez, 46, of Oakland Park, sustained minor injuries. Both were treated at area medical facilities. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman, Teri Barbera, confirmed the details of the incident to WPBF. The crash occurred at approximately 8:58 a.m., prompting a response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the sheriff’s office.#palm_beach_county_sheriff_office #billbone_law_group #teri_barbera #ashleigh_whitton #miguel_junior_gomez
14-Year-Old Girl Critical After E-Skateboard Crash with Motorcycle in West Palm Beach A 14-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being struck by a motorcycle while riding an electric skateboard in West Palm Beach on Wednesday night. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office crash report, the incident occurred at 10:06 p.m. on Pinion Drive, where the motorcycle was traveling westbound and collided with the girl, who was moving east on the skateboard. Both the motorcyclist and the girl were immediately transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center as trauma alerts due to the severity of their injuries. At the hospital, officials confirmed that the motorcycle driver sustained minor injuries, though the girl’s condition remains dire. Medical staff informed authorities that she is currently unconscious and intubated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). At this time, it is unclear whether the girl was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the exact sequence of events and potential contributing factors. The crash report details that the motorcycle was traveling westbound on Pinion Drive when it collided with the skateboard. The girl’s eastbound movement on the skateboard likely created a direct path of collision. While the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, the girl’s critical condition has prompted heightened concern. Hospital officials have not yet provided further details about her prognosis, but her intubation and unconscious state indicate the severity of her injuries. Authorities have not yet released information about the motorcyclist’s identity or whether they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.#pinion_drive #west_palm_beach #st_marys_medical_center #palm_beach_county_sheriff_office #motorcycle_driver
