Brightline vs. Pedestrian Crash

Published on July 07, 2025

On July 6, 2025, at 1628 hours, the Melbourne Police Department responded to the Florida East Coast railroad tracks near Masterson for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a Brightline train. The pedestrian died as a result of the crash. Based upon the evidence found at the scene, this is being investigated as a suicide.

The investigation is still active. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please call the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-MPD1 (6731). Information can be provided anonymously through Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or www.crimeline.org.

 

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