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.