Ocean Boulevard Closed Near Gumbo Limbo Park. Investigation Underway.
UPDATE at 11:48 a.m. — The roadway is now clear.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A bicyclist riding on Ocean Boulevard in Boca Raton early Sunday morning was struck and killed by an SUV. It happened in the 1400 block of North Ocean Boulevard, just after 7 a.m.
Sources familiar with the incident tell BocaNewsNow.com that the victim was found unconscious by rescuers when they arrived at the scene. Witnesses say the victim was a man who appeared to be in his early 50s. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Ocean Boulevard remains closed in the area of the crash as Boca Raton Police investigate exactly what happened. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene. It was not immediately clear what led to the crash.
The stretch of Ocean Boulevard is popular with bicyclists but also extremely dangerous, as vehicle drivers and bicyclists battle for space on the road that runs along side the ocean. This specific area is between Red Reef Park and the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Check back for updates. Expect the road to be closed throughout the morning.
This is the second accident this week. One was my neighbor walking on the pavement Hit by a car. 2 broken legs multiple spots and skiing graft.
Yesterday morning, I saw the accident and I knew it was bad. We need more beach police performing check points. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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