BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man was killed and a female was hurt after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday night, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.
In a release, police said the crash happened just after 9 p.m. near US-192 and Meadowland Avenue.
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When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man and female laying in the road with life-threatening injuries, and both were taken to the hospital, the release shows.
Police said the man — identified as 45-year-old Bernard Letzinger — later succumbed to his injuries, and the female was critically injured but in stable condition.
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Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, the release states.
As a result of the crash, it is now being investigated as a traffic homicide.
No additional information has been provided at this time, including the driver’s identity, or whether he or she will face any charges.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the WMPD at (321) 723-9673.
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