Michael Rakes Obituary, Death – Michael A. Rakes, who was 30 years old and a Wilmington resident, has been identified as the person who unfortunately passed away after being run over by a vehicle earlier this week. The incident took place on Monday. It was determined that Rakes had passed away at the scene by the medical staff. There has not been a single person arrested or charged with any kind of misconduct as of yet, despite the fact that the inquiry is still ongoing at this point.
We want the friends and family of Mr. Rakes to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and that we are thinking of them. In the 3800 block of Carolina Beach Road on the evening of December 20, 2022, at about 10:51 p.m., officers from the West Palm Beach Police Department responded to an incident that involved a car and a pedestrian. The incident took place in the area of Carolina Beach Road.
The moment the officers arrived, they were able to determine that a pedestrian had been attempting to cross the road just prior to being struck by a vehicle that was transporting emergency medical personnel. Once they made this discovery, the officers were able to determine that the pedestrian had been hit by the vehicle. Despite the best efforts of the emergency care technicians who were working to save the man’s life, he was unable to recover from his injuries and passed away at the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in New Hanover.