Man on electric bike dies after crash with Jeep in Brevard County, troopers say

A man riding an electric bicycle was killed in a crash with a Jeep in Brevard County on Thursday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

What we know:

The crash happened around 6:03 p.m. near State Road A1A and Berkeley Street, an FHP release said. 

According to troopers, the man was riding his bike eastbound on the SR-A1A sidewalk when he crossed on the road, entering the path of a Jeep Wrangler.

The Jeep hit the man, who was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Jeep was not injured and remained at the scene, according to the release. 

What we don't know:

Florida Highway Patrol have not released the identity of the man on the bike. The release said he was a 71-year-old man from Satellite Beach. 

The crash remains under investigation.

The Source: A news release from the Florida Highway Patrol was used to write this article. 

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