MELBOURNE, Fla. – Three pedestrians were hurt in two separate crashes in Melbourne Thursday night, according to police, leaving one woman with life-threatening injuries.
That woman was hit around 7:10 p.m. in the area of 2980 N. Wickham Road, records show. Investigators said the vehicle was traveling south in the inside travel lane and the woman stepped into its path as she was attempting to cross the road.
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The victim, who is 57, was badly hurt and rushed to Holmes Regional Medical Center. Police did not provide any update on her condition. The crash remains under investigation. Police are still trying to determine if drugs or alcohol were a factor.
About 25 minutes earlier, two people were hit near the intersection of Babcock Street and Silver Palm Avenue. One victim was a 32-year-old woman, the other is a juvenile, according to officers.
Investigators said the vehicle was driving north along Babcock Street in the center turn lane when it hit the two victims. Both were taken to a hospital but are expected to be OK, according to a news release.
The crash remains under investigation, but police do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor.
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