🚲 Jason Turpen, 45, was struck while riding his bicycle west on the sidewalk along US 98
🚑 He was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries
👮 Police are investigating and asking witnesses to contact Officer Stott at 850-833-9546
FORT WALTON BEACH — A Fort Walton Beach man was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle along a sidewalk on U.S. Highway 98, police said.
The incident occurred around 4:31 p.m. on August 2, in front of 236 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, near the Misty Breeze Condominiums.
According to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department, 45-year-old Jason Turpen was riding his bicycle westbound on the south side sidewalk of U.S. 98 when he was hit by a black Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Paul Taylor.
Turpen was transported to HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, officials confirmed.
Police have not released additional details about how the crash occurred, but say the investigation remains active.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Officer Stott at 850-833-9546.
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