From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision last night in Brevard County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist and a driver who fled the scene.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 10:50 p.m., an unknown vehicle and a 61-year-old Melbourne man riding a motorcycle were northbound on US Highway 1 south of Orbiter Court in the outside lane.
The first vehicle was behind the motorcycle. As it approached, the first vehicle collided with the back of the motorcycle, which caused the rider to be thrown from the vehicle. After the collision, the driver of the first vehicle fled the scene.
The motorcyclist was transported to Parrish Medical Center and later pronounced deceased.
The FHP did not release the name of the deceased motorcyclist.
There is no information on the fleeing vehicle or driver.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact FHP (*347) or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.
This crash remains under investigation.
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Leaving the scene of a crash that results in property damage, injury, or death is against the law. The Florida Highway Patrol is reminding Floridians about the consequences of leaving the scene of a crash and the challenges law enforcement face when investigating a hit-and-run crash. If involved in a crash, stay at the scene, call for help, and follow these steps:
- Make sure you and any passengers are okay. Remain calm.
- If possible, move to the side of the road. Remove your keys if you leave your vehicle, move off the roadway, and stay in a safe area.
- Check on others involved. Call 911 if anyone might be injured or if a vehicle is inoperable.
- If there are no injuries or major property damage, gather information. Get the name, driver's license, insurance, and tag information from the other driver(s). Take photos of the vehicles and information if you can’t write it down, and then file a report online. Learn more about hit-and-run penalties here.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.
