Titusville, FL – A tragic accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Tuesday evening in Brevard County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:31 p.m. on US-1 south of Harbor Oak Lane, near the entrance of Manatee Hammock Campground.
Preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved a 2019 RAM 1500 pickup truck (V1) and a 2009 Honda VT750 motorcycle (V2). Authorities say the pickup truck, driven by a 66-year-old man from Eaton, Ohio, was stopped at a stop sign, facing west, before attempting to turn left onto US-1. As the driver proceeded, he entered the direct path of the motorcycle, which was traveling northbound in the outside lane. The left side of the pickup truck struck the motorcycle.