A motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a pickup truck on Saturday night in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP reported that a 25-year-old Melbourne man, driving a 2027 Jeep Gladiator, was stopped in the northbound lane around 9:23 p.m. on County Road 511, John Rhodes Boulevard, at the intersection of Pummelo Street, just north of U.S. 192 west of Melbourne near Interstate 95.
A 29-year-old Pageland, South Carolina man riding a 2007 Suzuki SV650 was traveling southbound on C.R. 511, approaching the intersection of Pummelo Street.
The Jeep attempted to make a left turn and entered the direct path of the Suzuki.
FHP indicated that the motorcyclist was traveling above the posted speed limit and attempted to brake. As a result, the right side of the pickup truck collided with the right side of the motorcycle.
The truck driver was not injured and remained on scene, while the rider was transported to Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital and pronounced deceased.
The crash remains under investigation.