Event Brief
400-lb black bear killed in Florida highway crash
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: A 400-pound black bear ran into the roadway and was struck by a vehicle, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
WHO: Martin County Sheriff’s Office; a 400-pound black bear; drivers on a Florida highway
WHAT: A 400-pound black bear was hit and killed by a vehicle after entering the roadway.
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM ET
WHERE: Martin County, Florida
WHY: The bear ran into the roadway and was struck by a vehicle.
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