Melbourne Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Merritt Island, One Seriously Injured

By  //  March 1, 2019

Brooke Perez, 46, died at the crash scene

A Melbourne woman was killed late Thursday night after a car she was in crashed into tree on Alma Blvd. and Lean St.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A Melbourne woman was killed late Thursday night after a car she was in crashed into tree on Alma Blvd. and Lean St. in Merritt Island.

The woman killed has been identified as 46-year-old Brooke Perez.

The investigation has revealed that the driver, identified as 46-year-old Eric Perez from Melbourne, was driving eastbound on Alma Blvd. around 11 p.m. when his car left the roadway and struck a tree.

Eric Perez was taken to Holmes Regional with serious injuries, while Brooke Perez died at the scene.

Authorities say they don’t know what caused Mr. Perez to lose control of the vehicle, at this time.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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