FHP: Jacksonville man on bike, hit and killed by pickup truck

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

Oct. 21 Update: A Jacksonville man is dead after he was hit by a truck Wednesday night on Jacksonville’s Westside.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the 37-year-old was riding his bike west on Beaver Street near Maple Avenue just before 10:30 p.m., when troopers said he was struck by a red Chevrolet pickup truck, that was also driving in the same direction.

He died at the scene. The driver, a 21-year-old Raiford man, was not hurt.

Original Story:

A fatal crash has occurred at Beaver Street and Maple Avenue on Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the area and died at the scene. Further information about the victim has not been released.

Beaver Street is blocked in both directions due to the fatal crash.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.

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