MELBOURNE, Fla. – A second woman is now dead following a crash Tuesday that killed a West Melbourne school teacher when a pickup jumped the curb hitting the two women on the sidewalk, according to Melbourne police.
Police identified the second victim Thursday as Megan Grace, 26, of Palm Bay. The police department was notified Wednesday that she had succumbed to her injuries, according to a news release.
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The crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Front Street between New Haven and Melbourne avenues, police said. A 29-year-old Satellite Beach man traveling north in a Ford pickup lost control and hit the two women on the sidewalk, according to investigators.
The teacher was identified by police Wednesday as Rikki Grace, 25, of Palm Bay. Grace taught at Imagine West Melbourne.
According to Melbourne police Cmdr. Mark Renkens, it is too early to determine if charges will be filed, as the investigation is ongoing.
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Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact police at (321) 288-8288.
To donate to help cover Megan Grace’s funeral and medical expenses, visit the following GoFundMe page.
To donate to help cover Rikki Grace’s funeral expenses and support her family, click here.
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