Deadly crash shuts down Veterans Boulevard in Port Charlotte

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK)—A deadly crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle shut down Veterans Boulevard in both directions on Wednesday.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard.

The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in the collision. FHP said the investigation remains ongoing.

Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Veterans Boulevard was blocked as authorities worked the scene.

FHP has not released additional details about the victim or what led to the crash.