Published on July 07, 2025
At approximately 1:30 PM, officers responded the area of Sarno Rd. and Apollo Bl. for a report of a vehicle crash. The crash involved a passenger vehicle and a motorized scooter. The passenger vehicle was a 2004 Toyota. The Melbourne Police Department arrived on scene quickly and found the driver of the motorized scooter on the ground. He had sustained significant injuries and lifesaving measures began. The motorized scooter driver was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The initial investigation revealed the motorized scooter was riding north on Apollo Bl. making a left turn onto Sarno Rd. The Toyota was travelling south on Apollo Bl. making a right turn onto Sarno Rd. As the motorized scooter made the left turn, the Toyota made the right turn striking the motorized scooter. The Toyota continued west on Sarno Rd. a short distance before coming to a controlled stop west of the crash location.
This is still an active investigation. Anyone with information about this crash should contact the Melbourne Police Department at the number below.
The Traffic Enforcement Unit is investigating this crash as a Traffic Homicide Investigation. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please call Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Costello at (321) 616-6027. Anyone who prefers to provide information anonymously can do so by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by going www.crimeline.org.