Motorcycle rider dies in crash at County Road 511 and Pummelo Street

A motorcycle rider died Saturday night following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 511 and Pummelo Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to troopers, the crash occurred when the driver of a 2027 Jeep Gladiator was stopped northbound on County Road 511. The driver attempted to make a left turn onto Pummelo Street and entered the path of a 2007 Suzuki SV650 motorcycle traveling southbound.According to the incident report, the motorcycle was traveling above the posted speed limit prior to the collision. The rider attempted to brake, but the Jeep’s right side struck the motorcycle’s right side.Emergency medical personnel transported the motorcycle rider to Melbourne Regional Hospital, where the rider was pronounced dead. The driver of the Jeep was not injured and remained at the scene after the crash.The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash remains under investigation.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here