COCOA BEACH, Florida — A man appearing in his early 20’s was struck by a car this afternoon on State Road A1A near the intersection of Alachua Lane which is just a few blocks southwest from the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Cocoa Beach Police and Fire Rescue Crews responded to the scene. Initially, all lanes of traffic were blocked while first responders attended to the victim. A trauma alert was issued and the victim was transported via Brevard County Rescue Ambulance to Cape Canaveral Hospital where he was then airlifted by First Flight helicopter.
All lanes of State Road A1A have been re-opened in both directions in Cocoa Beach, Florida.