Pedestrian Killed by Truck at Burns Road and Allamanda Drive in Palm Beach Gardens

Gregg Hollander | October 14, 2026 | Accident News

A man died after being hit by a truck at the intersection of Burns Road and Allamanda Drive in Palm Beach Gardens at about 6:38 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13th. Police say he was found in the eastbound lanes of Burns Road and died at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Investigators say the midsized truck, driven by a 28-year-old, was heading west. They haven’t said how fast it was going, whether anyone has been cited or charged, or where the man was in the intersection when he was hit, and the investigation is still open.

Was Visibility an Issue?

Here’s a detail the reports don’t mention. On October 13th, the sun set in Palm Beach Gardens at about 6:55 p.m. At 6:38 it was only a few degrees above the western horizon, nearly straight ahead of anyone driving west on Burns Road. Nothing reported says glare played any role, and nobody should assume it did. But it’s the kind of fact investigators sometimes check after a crash like this, so it’s worth being clear about what the law says if a driver offers it as an explanation.

However, Florida law requires a driver to slow down when approaching and crossing an intersection, even when they’re under the speed limit, and whenever special hazards exist or may exist for pedestrians, with speed decreased as necessary to avoid colliding with anyone. A driver who can’t see clearly is expected to adjust to that, not keep going and hope the way is clear.

Before a Wrongful Death Claim Can Be Filed, Someone Has to Be Appointed

Families are often surprised to learn they can’t simply file a lawsuit after a death. Florida law says a wrongful death action has to be brought by the decedent’s personal representative, who files one claim on behalf of the surviving family members and the estate. Usually, that’s whoever is in charge of the person’s will. Otherwise, if the decedent doesn’t have a will, a probate court generally has to appoint one first, and that can take longer if family members disagree about who should do it.