Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning on U.S. 1 near Olsen Road in Cocoa, leaving one person dead and causing a road closure for southbound motorists.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning on U.S. 1 near Olsen Road in Cocoa, leaving one person dead and causing a road closure for southbound motorists.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. and involved a 2024 Ford F-150 pickup truck and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been released pending identification, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the crash to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding what led to the crash or whether any other individuals were injured.
As a result of the investigation, all southbound lanes of U.S. 1 near Olsen Road were blocked for a period of time on Tuesday.
The identity of the deceased pedestrian and additional information regarding the crash are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for the latest updates as more information becomes available.
ABOVE MAP: Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning on U.S. 1 near Olsen Road in Cocoa, leaving one person dead and causing a road closure for southbound motorists.
