Melbourne, FL (March 10, 2020) - The Melbourne Police Department responded to a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Tuesday, March 10th. The crash occurred on US 1 near Silver Palm Avenue around 10:30 a.m.
According to police, 23-year-old Eliu Rene Menendez Permuy was traveling southbound on US 1 when his motorcycle collided with a car that was making a left turn onto Silver Palm Avenue. Rescue workers responded to the scene and pronounced Permuy dead from his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was identified as 68-year-old Jance Marie Casoria of Indiatlantic. There is no word on whether or not she was injured.
The crash investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731.
Deadly car accidents take place in Florida about once every three hours. With negligent drivers being so prevalent on our roadways, motorists are constantly at risk of being involved in a crash. Many times, these crashes involve innocent victims who were simply minding their own business when they were struck by a negligent driver.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of Eliu Rene Menendez Permuy during this difficult time.
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