Brevard County, FL – A tragic accident late Friday night claimed the life of a 20-year-old man from Satellite Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 1, just south of the Columbia Boulevard overpass.
According to police, a Toyota Camry, driven by a 21-year-old man, was traveling northbound on Highway 1 when it struck a bicyclist heading in the same direction. The driver of the vehicle reported to investigators that he did not see the bicycle prior to the collision. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota Camry suffered minor injuries and was transported to Parrish Medical Center for treatment. FHP has confirmed that the bicycle involved in the crash did not have any lighting devices, and the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Authorities have yet to determine if any additional factors contributed to the fatal collision.
