Boca Raton, FL (September 24, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred in the West Boca Raton community of Boca Falls on the afternoon of September 23, resulting in the death of a 61-year-old woman. Joanne Romano, a resident of the 21300 block of Gosier Way, succumbed to her injuries at West Boca Medical Center following the crash.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded when Romano was a passenger in a 2014 Honda Crosstour driven by a woman from Tamarac. The driver was traveling southbound on Boca Falls Drive and attempted to make a left turn onto eastbound Palmetto Park Road. At the same time, a 2012 Volkswagen Passat was traveling eastbound on Palmetto Park Road. Unfortunately, the driver of the Honda failed to yield the right of way, entering the path of the Passat. The front right of the Passat collided with the rear left of the Honda.
Following the impact, the Honda veered off the roadway to the right, onto a grassy shoulder, and ultimately into a large canal, where it became fully submerged. The driver of the Honda managed to escape the vehicle, but Romano remained inside. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue arrived on the scene approximately fifteen minutes later and successfully rescued her. She was then transported to West Boca Raton Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.
The driver and passenger of the Volkswagen Passat sustained only minor injuries in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the authorities.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Joanne Romano during this difficult time.
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