Florida highway authorities are on the hunt for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run incident on Interstate 95. According to WFTV, the crash occurred early this morning near State Road 528, also known as the Beachline Expressway.
The incident, which took place around 3:30 a.m., resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man from Cocoa. The immediate aftermath saw the closure of all northbound lanes of I-95 while law enforcement investigated. As reported by WESH, the lanes have since been reopened, but the search for the driver continues. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released any details on the vehicle or person involved in the hit.
As the investigation unfolded, drivers were initially diverted onto the Beachline during the lane closures. Officers on the scene collected evidence to piece together the circumstances of the tragic event, which snatched away a life prematurely and left the community seeking answers.The Florida Highway Patrol is urging anyone with information about the crash to contact them at *347 or to call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.
