Truck driver accused of striking, killing 35 birds in Brevard County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a truck driver was accused of running over 35 birds in Brevard County.FWC officials said they responded to a call from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office regarding an incident at the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock.Initial reports indicate that a person drove a truck through a large group of birds, killing 35 at the scene, while 13 others were euthanized due to injuries. Only one bird survived, according to officials. After the incident, the FWC reviewed video evidence, collected physical evidence and interviewed the suspect. The incident remains under investigation, and additional evidence will be submitted to the Brevard County state attorney’s office for review before any charges are filed.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a truck driver was accused of running over 35 birds in Brevard County.

FWC officials said they responded to a call from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office regarding an incident at the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock.

Initial reports indicate that a person drove a truck through a large group of birds, killing 35 at the scene, while 13 others were euthanized due to injuries.

Only one bird survived, according to officials.

After the incident, the FWC reviewed video evidence, collected physical evidence and interviewed the suspect.

The incident remains under investigation, and additional evidence will be submitted to the Brevard County state attorney’s office for review before any charges are filed.