7 Officers Charged in Deadly Boynton Beach Hit-and-Run Chase

Deadly Crash and Charges

• 💔 A devastating hit-and-run crash in Boynton Beach last summer resulted in the deaths of Marsha Pochette and her two-months-pregnant daughter, Janice Woods.
• ⚖️ Seven officers are now facing charges, including leaving the scene of a deadly crash and official misconduct, for their alleged actions following the incident.

Allegations Against Officers

• 🚨 Prosecutors allege the officers saw the crash and drove past the victims' vehicle without offering aid.
• 💨 Court documents reveal the officers are accused of recklessly driving back to West Palm Beach at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour after the crash.
• 🚫 It is also indicated that none of the officers activated their body cameras during the pursuit.

Victim's Family and Legal Action

• 😥 Family members of the victims watched the officers answer to charges, expressing a desire for jail time and for the officers to never work in law enforcement again.
• ⚖️ The family has hired attorneys who are gathering police records to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Fraternal Order of Police Response

• 🙏 The West Palm Beach Fraternal Order of Police extended condolences to the victim's family.
• 🤝 They also stated they stand in support of the officers, emphasizing their right to due process.