The Brief
- The victim was identified as a 23-year-old man from Oklahoma, according to police.
- Officials with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team later recovered the car from the river.
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.
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Source: Fox35orlando
