Brevard County, FL (October 2, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred early Wednesday morning when a Jeep was rear-ended on Malabar Road, resulting in the deaths of two men. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. near Marie Street, prompting a response from the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to preliminary reports, a GMC Sierra was traveling east on Malabar Road behind a Jeep Wrangler. As the Jeep slowed down to make a left turn, the front of the pickup collided with the rear of the Jeep. The impact caused the Jeep to veer off the roadway, flip over, and land on its roof.
The driver of the Jeep, a 56-year-old man from Melbourne, and his passenger, a 42-year-old man from Malabar, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Notably, the 42-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. The driver of the pickup, a 22-year-old man from Palm Bay, fortunately, sustained no injuries.
Following the crash, authorities closed the road to investigate the incident, but it has since been reopened. The Florida Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.
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