Cocoa man killed in hit-and-run on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP says

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A 29-year-old man was killed early Thursday in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

What we know:

The crash happened on I-95 northbound near the State Road 528 interchange in Cocoa. 

All northbound lanes were closed in that section of the interstate but reopened a few hours later after crews cleared the scene. 

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FHP said preliminary evidence shows that a vehicle was traveling north on I-95 when it hit a pedestrian. 

The vehicle left the scene after hitting the pedestrian, who FHP said was a 29-year-old man from Cocoa. He died at the scene.

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What's next:

FHP is looking for the driver of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. Based on vehicle parts located at the scene, investigators believe the vehicle is possible a red semi-truck, FHP said. The vehicle should have damage to the right-side bumper and right turn indicator, officials said. 

Anyone with information is asked to call FHP at *347 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

The Source: This story was written with information released by Florida Highway Patrol. 

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