Troopers identify wrong victim in St. Johns County deadly crash

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol has corrected the name of the victim in the deadly crash Wednesday in St. Johns County.

The initial report that was released said the victim was 19-year-old Patrick Meier. However, troopers corrected the report on Thursday, saying 17-year-old Christian Meier was hit and killed.

Christian Meier was riding his bike at the foot of the Palm Valley Bridge in St. Johns County when he was hit and killed by a driver.

Charges are pending.

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