Melbourne, FL (February 20, 2020) - A 22-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash that happened in Melbourne on Wednesday, February 19th. The crash took place around 11:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of US 1 near Sarno Road.
According to police, Bronson Austria was riding his motorcycle in the southbound lanes of the highway when 72-year-old Arthur Northern pulled directly into the path of the bike. The motorcycle and vehicle collided with one another. Austria died as a result of his injuries. No other injuries were reported in the crash and Northern remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Police are still looking into the incident and there is no word on whether charges will be filed. Anyone with information should contact the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731.
Approximately 500 motorcyclists lose their lives due to Florida motorcycle crashes every year. Motorcycles by proportion are the deadliest vehicles in our state, accounting for about 15% of a fatal traffic accidents reported on our roadways. This is despite the fact that motorcycles make up only about 3% of all registered motor vehicles. Other motorists are often responsible for these crashes as they fail to see or yield to motorcyclists until it is too late.
Our sympathies go out to the family of Bronson Austria.
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