Evans Crary Bridge eastbound lanes reopened Friday after fatal crash involving bicyclist

STUART — Eastbound lanes of the Evans Crary Bridge, which links Stuart and Sewall’s Point reopened Friday afternoon as authorities spent several hours investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff’s officials reported that the crash, which happened before 7 a.m., is being investigated by Florida Highway Patrol. The bridge's eastbound lanes reopened after 1 p.m. as investigators cleared the scene, according to Sewall's Point officials, who alerted residents via email.

FHP officials did not immediately respond Friday to a request for information.

Sheriff’s officials in a Friday morning Facebook post did not identify the bicyclist by gender or age, or release details of what happened.

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Melissa E. Holsman is the legal affairs reporter for TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers and is writer and co-host of " Uncertain Terms ," a true-crime podcast. Reach her at melissa.holsman@tcpalm.com . If you are a subscriber, thank you. If not, become a subscriber to get the latest local news on the Treasure Coast.

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