Brevard County, FL (March 2, 2020) - A 52-year-old man from Melbourne was killed in a pedestrian crash that took place along US 1 in Brevard County. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st.
According to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol, Kevin Burns was walking along the northbound lanes of the highway when he was hit by a vehicle. The impact propelled Burns into an adjacent northbound lane where he was then run over by two other vehicles. Rescue workers pronounced him dead at the scene. There is no information on the vehicles involved in the accident.
FHP is investigating. No further details are available.
Florida pedestrian crashes can happen at any time. Thousands of these accidents are reported annually in our state and about two fatal pedestrian accidents take place each day. Pedestrians are highly likely to be seriously hurt or killed when they are struck by vehicles.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Kevin Burns during this difficult time.
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