Off-Duty Pensacola Police Detective Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Barrancas Bridge

An off-duty Pensacola Police Department detective died Wednesday night in a motorcycle crash on the Barrancas Bridge. Detective Angela Nieto was fatally injured in the wreck, which occurred around 8:00 p.m. on October 14, according to Pensacola Police Department Public Information Officer Mike Wood.

The crash marks a significant loss for the Pensacola Police Department. Nieto's death comes as the agency and the broader Pensacola community process the tragedy.

The Pensacola Police Department has not yet released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the crash or whether other vehicles were involved. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.