Published on October 20, 2026
On October 19, 2026, just after midnight, the Melbourne Police Department received a call about a traffic crash that occurred in the area of W. New Haven Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The initial crash investigation revealed a Toyota SUV struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk at that intersection.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital at that time with significant injuries. On October 20, 2026, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced decease shortly before noon.
The identity of the involved parties are being withheld at this time pending next of kin notification.
The Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating this crash. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please call the Traffic Enforcement Unit’s Investigator Officer Grohman at (321) 616-5809. Anyone who prefers to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by going www.crimeline.org.