Palm Bay, FL – On August 9th, 2024, a tragic hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Capeador St NW and Nadell St NW resulted in the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian, Nathaniel Soueidan. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m., led to an immediate response from the Palm Bay Police Department, who discovered Soueidan deceased on the sidewalk.
Initial investigations revealed that the crash was a hit-and-run, with a witness reporting that the suspect’s vehicle fled the scene, heading westbound on Malabar Rd. The Traffic Homicide Investigations (THI) team was promptly notified to assist in the investigation.
As the investigation unfolded, the suspect vehicle and a driver returned to the scene. However, discrepancies arose during the on-scene investigation, casting doubt on the driver’s involvement in the accident. Police suspected that the individual who returned was not the actual driver at the time of the crash.