Motorcyclist killed in Brevard County in early morning crash, troopers say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger left with serious injuries in an early Sunday morning crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash happened near the intersection of US-1 and Sunset Avenue around 1 a.m. in Brevard County.

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Troopers said a Harley Davidson was exiting a parking lot onto US-1 and drove into the path of an oncoming Chevy Impala.

Both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle, both from Palm Bay, were thrown off the bike.

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The 65-year-old male driver of the Harley was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.

The 48-year-old female passenger remains in the hospital with injuries that are considered critical.

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The male driver of the Impala, 25, was not injured and remained on the scene.

This crash remains under investigation.

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