PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Pensacola police detective has died following a motorcycle crash Wednesday night, October 14, that left another person injured.

Detective Angela Nieto, who was off duty at the time, was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle when it crashed on the Barrancas Bridge over Bayou Chico, according to reports citing the Pensacola Police Department.

The crash occurred at approximately 8 p.m. as the motorcycle traveled eastbound across the bridge. Police said the driver lost control while navigating a curve, causing the motorcycle to crash.

Nieto died at the scene. The motorcycle’s driver, a male friend, was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

The crash prompted road closures in the area as emergency crews responded and investigators worked to determine what happened.

The Pensacola Police Department and the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating the crash. Authorities have not announced a final determination of its cause.

Nieto’s death is a tragic loss for her family, colleagues, and the Pensacola community. She was serving as a police detective, a role that carries significant responsibility and commitment to public service.

Source: FOX10 News — Fatal crash causes lane closures in Pensacola, police say

Additional reporting: Pensacola News Journal report via Bluewater Health & Living