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Brevard County, FL — A tragic accident on Interstate 95 resulted in the death of a Melbourne man earlier this morning. The collision, which occurred at approximately 9:13 AM at mile marker 180 near U.S. Highway 192, involved a 2019 Ford Mustang and a 2013 Freightliner tractor-trailer.
The accident resulted in all northbound traffic on 95 to be diverted to Palm Bay Rd for several hours.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s official press release, the Mustang, driven by a 37-year-old male from Melbourne, was traveling northbound in the outside lane when it approached the tractor-trailer, which was also in the same lane. Witnesses on the scene reported that the Mustang was traveling above the posted speed limit.
The driver of the Mustang failed to observe the tractor-trailer ahead, resulting in the Mustang colliding with the rear of the tractor-trailer. The impact caused the Mustang to come to a final rest under the trailer of the Freightliner.
The driver of the Mustang was pronounced deceased at the scene. It was noted that he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The 53-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer, a Palm Bay resident, was not injured in the incident. He was wearing a seatbelt and remained on the scene during the investigation.
The crash is currently under investigation by Trooper Boehm and Corporal Stanley of the Florida Highway Patrol. No further details have been released at this time.
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