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Bicyclist killed by train in Brevard County, troopers say

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Published  June 26, 2025 12:05pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A crash between a bicyclist and a train took place on Thursday morning in Brevard County.
    • The bicyclist was hit by the train after riding on the train tracks.
    • The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a train on Thursday morning in Brevard County, troopers say.

What happened?

What we know:

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the crash took place at 10:36 a.m. at the train tracks located at the intersection of Suntree Boulevard and Turner Road in Rockledge.

Troopers say a 63-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound on the train tracks and entered the direct path of the train.

The train hit the bicyclist, and the bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

The conductor of the train was not taken to the hospital and remained at the scene of the crash.

What's next:

Authorities say the crash currently remains under investigation. 

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in an email on June 26, 2025.

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