1 dead after vehicle crashes into water near West Cocoa Beach Causeway, police say
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - 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., Aug. 9 on the West Cocoa Beach Causeway, police said.
What we know:
The vehicle and its sole occupant – a 23-year-old man from Oklahoma – were recovered from the water by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Dive Team.
Early investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2023 Nissan Altima, left the roadway while speeding before submerging in approximately eight feet of water, police said. Rescue units were alerted to the incident after a passerby noticed the rear bumper of the vehicle sticking out of the water, the department said.
No foul play is suspected at this time.
What we don't know:
The man's name has not been released by police at this time.
What's next:
This crash remains under investigation.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Cocoa Beach Police Department.