1 dead after vehicle crashes into water near West Cocoa Beach Causeway, police say

Published August 9, 2026 5:36 PM EDT

A man has died after his vehicle crashed into the water near the Banana River Relief Bridge early Sunday morning, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. on the West Cocoa Beach Causeway, police said.

Early investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2023 Nissan Altima, left the roadway while speeding before submerging in the water. 

No foul play is suspected. The victim was later identified as a 23-year-old man from Oklahoma. 

The vehicle was recovered from the water by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Dive Team.

Brevard County News