Palm Bay, FL (October 5, 2021) - A bicyclist died in a crash that took place in Palm Bay over the weekend. The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. near Port Malabar Boulevard.
According to the Palm Bay Police Department, a bicyclist was riding along the busy road when he was hit by a Dodge Dakota pickup truck. The driver of the Dakota was later identified as 34-year-old Jamin Gabara. Gabara initially fled the scene but then later returned. The bicyclist, who was not identified, died at the crash scene. Following an investigation, officers arrested Gabara and charged him with driving under the influence. He was taken to the Brevard County Jail.
No additional details have been released at this time.
According to statistics, there are more than 5,000 alcohol-related crashes reported annually in Florida. On average, more than 400 people are killed in Florida DUI crashes. The proportion of victims who are injured or killed in crashes involving impaired drivers is far greater than those same numbers in crashes where drugs and alcohol are not a factor. DUI drivers pose a great risk of danger for all other motorists on the roadway.
We wish to extend our condolences to the victims' families following this fatal DUI crash in Palm Bay.
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