Florida Woman RUNS DOWN Cyclist With Mercedes—Then Heads Straight to Her Golf Lesson!
A 76-year-old Florida woman allegedly dragged a bicyclist down the road before handing her damaged Mercedes to a country club valet. 🌐 #News #PalmBeachFL #Florida #Crime
PALM BEACH, FL — In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, a Florida socialite reportedly struck a cyclist with her luxury SUV, dragged both victim and bicycle down the road, and proceeded directly to her scheduled golf lesson as if nothing had happened.
The High-Speed Hit
Ellen Richman, a 76-year-old Palm Beach resident, was behind the wheel of her 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 when the incident occurred on March 18, 2025. At approximately 9:27 a.m., on the 700 block of Country Club Road, her vehicle allegedly collided with cyclist Justin Rogers, 62, who was traveling in the same direction.
From Collision to Country Club
Instead of stopping to assist the injured cyclist, Richman allegedly continued driving eastward, with both Rogers and his bicycle being dragged along the roadway. Her final destination? The Palm Beach Country Club, where she calmly handed her keys to a valet attendant.
A Trail of Evidence
Police officers found damning evidence at the crash site, including broken headlight glass and a front bumper retention clip that matched perfectly with missing parts from Richman’s Mercedes. The vehicle’s undercarriage also showed damage consistent with the collision.
The Aftermath
Rogers suffered severe injuries, including a compound fracture to his tibia and fibula, along with multiple lacerations and abrasions to his left leg. He was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach for treatment.
The Arrest
When confronted by law enforcement, Richman allegedly claimed she thought she had merely hit debris on the road. She was subsequently arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injury, a second-degree felony. She was later released on a $10,000 bond.
The case against Richman continues to move forward after a judge found probable cause. The current condition of the victim remains unknown. Richman is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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