Published on May 04, 2026
On May 3, 2026, at approximately 2340 hours, the Melbourne Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a vehicle crash in the area of Montreal Ave and Highland Ave. Upon arrival, it was discovered a black motorcycle had left the roadway striking, an aluminum fence, a concrete light pole and a concrete fence post. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet. Brevard County Fire Rescue responded and transported the driver to a local hospital. That driver succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and was pronounced deceased there. The crash resulted in all lanes of traffic being closed for several hours. This case is still active. Driver Vehicle Omar Benkhye 2011 Black Kawasaki Concours 14 24 years of age Palm Bay Fl
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 Koubek at (321) 616-5033. Anyone who prefers to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by going www.crimeline.org.