Tragic Accident: Man Fatally Struck While Crossing Street in Melbourne

A heartbreaking incident took place in Melbourne, Florida, early Saturday morning as a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle. According to reports from the Melbourne Police Department, the tragic crash occurred at approximately 5:02 a.m. on South Babcock Street near Eber Boulevard.

The victim, a 61-year-old man from Melbourne whose identity has not been disclosed, was attempting to cross South Babcock Street outside of a designated crosswalk when he was hit by a Mercedes-Benz SUV travelling southbound. The driver, a 22-year-old man from Palm Bay, remained at the scene following the collision. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have confirmed that neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in the tragic incident. Melbourne police are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal collision.

If you have any information regarding the crash, please do not hesitate to contact Melbourne traffic homicide investigators at 321-616-6116.

Please note that the map provided above offers a general overview of the crash site and may not pinpoint the exact location of the incident.

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