From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision this morning in Brevard County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian and a driver who fled the scene.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 3:35 am, an unknown vehicle was traveling northbound on Interstate 95 north of State Road 528 in the outside lane.
At the same time, a 29-year-old Cocoa man was walking in a southerly direction on the northbound outside paved shoulder of I-95.
For an unknown reason, the vehicle veered onto the outside shoulder and struck the man, and then fled the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the crash location.
Vehicle parts were located at the crash scene, and investigators believe the vehicle may be a red semi-truck with damage to the right side bumper and right turn indicator.
That is all the details the FHP has on the vehicle or driver, according to the report.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CRASH IS ASKED TO CALL FHP AT *347 OR CRIMELINE AT 1-800-423-TIPS. THIS CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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Leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. The Florida Highway Patrol reminds Floridians about the consequences of leaving the scene of a crash and the challenges law enforcement face when investigating a hit-and-run crash. If involved in a crash, stay at the scene, call for help, and follow these steps:
- Remain calm and ensure yourself and any passengers are okay.
- If possible, move to the side of the road. If you get out of your vehicle, remove your keys, move off the roadway, and remain in a safe area.
- Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or if a vehicle is inoperable.
- If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Obtain the name, driver's license, insurance, and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and information if you can’t write it down, and then file a report online.
For more information on hit-and-awareness, visit FLHSMV.gov/StayAtTheScene.
The FHP did not release the name of the motorcyclist or passenger involved in the collision.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.
