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
