Fellsmere, FL (September 2, 2024) – A 55-year-old man died late Saturday, September 2, after a semi-truck struck him on Interstate 95. The Florida Highway Patrol reported the incident occurred about a mile south of the Fellsmere exit. Troopers said the man was lying on the southbound lanes of I-95 when the truck hit him.
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls about the man on the roadway. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His vehicle was found parked on the shoulder near the accident site.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident and are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.