HIT AND RUN DRIVER CHARGED WITH DEATH OF PALM CITY MOTORCYCLIST HAD NO LICENSE
Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol charged 50-year old Antonio Rubio-Sanchez with the fatal hit and run crash of a Palm City man last night.
73-year old Richard Allan Nackowski was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was hit from behind by a vehicle driven by Rubio-Sanchez. The crash happened on the Palm City Bridge. Nackowski died at the scene. Rubio-Sanchez fled. Deputies located the vehicle and its driver (Rubio-Sanchez) a short time later.
Following an investigation, the Florida Highway Patrol charged Rubio-Sanchez with driving without a license resulting in death and leaving the scene of a crash involving a death.
Investigators determined that Rubio-Sanchez had three children in his vehicle when he hit Nackowski. The children ages were 4, 9 and 14 were not injured.
Antonio Rubio-Sanchez
Antonio Rubio-Sanchez is being held at the Martin County Jail on a $900,000 bond.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to 12-traffic crashes last night alone. They are working multiple crashes again today. They are asking all motorists to slow down, pay attention to the road-way, and have patience with each other. Please pay attention to motorcycles, bicyclists, pedestrians as well as other vehicles. It is a busy time of year, and we must all share the roadways. Be safe.
(Note from Editor: Please slow down and pay attention!)
