Motorcyclist killed in crash in Melbourne
MELBOURNE Fla. - A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving an SUV Tuesday morning, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Officers said the crash happened around 11 a.m. on East Hibiscus Boulevard near Oak Street.
Authorities said a 48-year-old Palm Bay woman was driving her SUV and entered the path of a motorcyclist traveling westbound on East Hibiscus Boulevard.
Police said the collision caused the rider to be thrown from the motorcycle. He was taken to a local hospital where he died. He has not been identified at this time.
Officers said he was not wearing a helmet.
MPD said the crash remains under investigation and alcohol/drugs did not appear to play a factor in the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Jeff Blair at 321-616-6118.