Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-95 in Cocoa Leaves 29-Year-Old Man Dead

iSkyNews and Media February 19, 2026

Hit-and-Run Crash on I-95 in Cocoa Leaves 29-Year-Old Man Dead; Roadblock Cleared

By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published February 19th, 2026

COCOA, Fla. — Troopers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 205 (State Road 528) in Cocoa, Brevard County.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, preliminary evidence indicates an unknown vehicle traveling northbound on I-95 struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene. At this time, no description of the vehicle or driver has been released.

The victim, a 29-year-old man from Cocoa, was pronounced deceased on-scene.

During the investigation, all northbound traffic was diverted onto the SR-528 exit ramp, allowing drivers to remain on the ramp and re-enter northbound I-95. Authorities have since confirmed that the roadblock has been cleared and normal traffic flow has resumed.

The crash remains an active and ongoing investigation as troopers work to identify the vehicle and driver involved.

Anyone with information about this crash is urged to contact the *Florida Highway Patrol by dialing 347 or call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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