Minor Hit by Vehicle During Anti-ICE Protest in Florida
Posted on 02/23/26 at 11:29
- Minor Hit During Anti-ICE Protest
- Student Demonstration Against ICE
- Minor Injuries Confirmed
A minor who was reportedly participating in a protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon in West Palm Beach.
The incident occurred as hundreds of students took to the streets in a coordinated demonstration across Palm Beach County.
Authorities confirmed the minor sustained only minor injuries in the student hit during anti-ICE protest incident.
Minor Hit During Anti-ICE Protest in West Palm Beach
BREAKING🚨: Student hit by vehicle during anti-ICE protest walkout at Palm Beach Lakes High School in West Palm Beach, FL. Incident under investigation—hundreds of students protested across Palm Beach County today. pic.twitter.com/YHx1LRDfT6
— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) February 19, 2026
According to the West Palm Beach Police Department, the accident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Officers responded to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, according to CBS 12.
The incident took place near South Wind Plaza on N. Military Trail.
A video from the scene shows the minor who was hit during the anti-ICE protest lying on the ground.
Police officers and firefighters can be seen surrounding the student in the footage.
Emergency crews provided assistance at the scene.
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Police reported that the minor was transported to a hospital.
Authorities indicated the injuries were minor.
The driver remained at the scene and did not attempt to flee following the impact.
Schools Involved in the Demonstration
🚨 HOLY SMOKES! pic.twitter.com/kzJE2PjA0D
A student was struck by a vehicle amid a massive unsanctioned walkout protesting ICE enforcement at Palm Beach Lakes High School.
Where are the authorities to stop this madness? pic.twitter.com/cdmFfmUVZi— Luca Taner (@LucaTaner) February 19, 2026
The incident where the student was hit happened while a student-led protest against ICE was underway.
Hundreds of students participated in the demonstration.
At least four high schools in the county were involved.
Among them were Lake Worth Beach High School and John I. Leonard High School.
Royal Palm Beach High School and Palm Beach Lakes High School also took part.
Students left campus as part of a coordinated protest against ICE.
The demonstration took place during school hours.
The large presence of students in the area coincided with the moment of the accident.
State Warning About School Protests
We will not tolerate educators encouraging school protests and pushing their political views onto students, especially ones that disparage law enforcement.
Under the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, Florida’s education system is focused on student achievement, not ideology.… pic.twitter.com/9ZMP83FzpN
— Anastasios Kamoutsas (@StasiKamoutsas) February 3, 2026
The student-led protest followed an official warning.
Florida’s Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, sent a message to schools statewide.
In the notice, he stated that protests during school hours would not be tolerated.
The communication was directed to educational institutions across the state.
The incident of the student hit during an anti-ICE protest occurred within this broader context.
Authorities responded to the emergency while the protest was still ongoing.
The case remains under police investigation.
So far, official information confirms the minor sustained only minor injuries.
The driver stayed at the scene as officers conducted their investigation.
The incident prompted a strong presence of law enforcement and emergency responders.
The situation unfolded amid a day of coordinated student mobilization and protests against ICE.
Local authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
