PENSACOLA, Fla. — A motorcycle crash on the Bayou Chico Bridge in Pensacola resulted in one fatality Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred on Barrancas Avenue around 6:30 p.m. when the motorcycle, carrying two riders, was traveling eastbound into the city.
According to authorities, the driver lost control, leading to the crash. One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries.
Emergency responders from the Pensacola Police Department and local medical units were on site. The Bayou Chico Bridge has been closed for several hours due to the investigation.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and expect to release additional details Thursday.