"I heard gunshots and screaming": LCSO investigating Bokeelia Fishing Pier crash

The driver of the truck that drove onto theBokeelia Fishing Pier on Wednesday is dead, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

On Thursday, LCSO said around 3 p.m. on July 31, a person drove a truck onto the pier and was shot at by a good samaritan, who fired several shots at the vehicle before it stopped.

Watch Fox 4's Alex Orenczuk report the latest details from an incident at the Bokeelia Fishing Pier that left one person dead:

LCSO did not confirm how the driver died, but radio traffic during the response by first responders stated that the driver sustained a gunshot wound to the head.

Alex Orenczuk.

One witness who spoke with Fox 4 wanted to remain anonymous but said he took a break from fishing on the pier to get lunch from the nearby restaurant before the chaos broke out.

“Next thing you know I'm looking up from the restaurant and I see this black pick up truck going down the pier,” said the witness. “I heard gunshots and screaming.”

The sheriff’s office said the driver showed someone in the area a gun before getting in the truck and driving onto the pier. LCSO has not released a motive, or the identity of the driver.

“It's just unfortunate,” said the witness. “Mental health is a big problem.”

The pier is closed until further notice while the investigation is conducted.

UPDATE THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 12:15PM

The Lee County Sheriff's Office tells FOX 4 that the driver approached a person on scene and displayed a gun. The driver then got back in the truck, and drove down the pier which was occupied by others nearby.

• Deputies say a "Good Samaritan" fired multiple rounds at the truck.
• A gate located halfway down the pier cause the truck to get stuck.
  

UPDATE THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 9:10AM

• The Lee County Sheriff's Office tells Fox 4 gunshots were fired on the Bokeelia Pier, at the time the truck crashed
• Deputies say the Major Crimes Unit is working with the Medical Examiners Office to figure out the circumstances and the cause of death of the truck driver

UPDATE WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 6:30PM

• Lee County deputies have just confirmed someone was killed in the truck crash on the Bokeelia Fishing Pier.
• They have not identified the person, nor have they shared more details yet on what happened.

ORIGINAL REPORTING —————
FOX 4 is working to find out more about the driver of a pickup truck who crashed on the Bokeelia Fishing Pier.

It happened after 3:00pm on Wednesday.

Upon arriving, Senior Reporter Kaitlin Knapp saw the dark gray pickup on the pier and people standing at the end of the pier, along with a large law enforcement presence.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office posted about the incident:

Kaitlin Knapp is working to confirm further information about this bizarre incident.

And we'll update you with what else we've uncovered on FOX 4 News at 10:00pm.