MELBOURNE, Fla. — A 57-year-old Melbourne man died after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a fence and street sign early Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Police identified the rider as Ralph Edward Cox.
Officers responded to the area of Montreal Avenue and Highland Avenue at 12:14 a.m. Investigators said Cox was riding a 2018 Harley-Davidson when the motorcycle went off the road.
First responders attempted lifesaving measures before Cox was transported to a local hospital, where he died shortly afterward from his injuries.
The Melbourne Police Department is conducting a traffic homicide investigation.
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