17-Year-Old Killed In Palm Beach County Dirt Bike Crash
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JUPITER FARMS (CBSMiami/AP) — Tragedy struck in the early morning hours in Jupiter.
Authorities say a teen has died after he was thrown from his dirt bike in a late-night crash.
A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report says Liam Maclachlan crashed into a pickup truck early Sunday morning, just after midnight.
Multiple media outlets report the 17-year-old was thrown to the side of the road and died from his injuries.
Investigators say alcohol or drugs are believed to have been a factor in the crash.
The driver of the pickup was not hurt.
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