Motorcyclist Dies After Fatal Crash on East Hibiscus Blvd. in Melbourne

By  //  June 7, 2022

crash killed 32-year-old Richard Abreu Tuesday morning

Melbourne Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed 32-year-old Richard Abreu Tuesday morning in the area of East Hibiscus Boulevard and Oak Street.

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Melbourne Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed 32-year-old Richard Abreu Tuesday morning in the area of East Hibiscus Boulevard and Oak Street.

Police say when they arrived around 11:08 a.m. when officers discovered the operator of the motorcycle had sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to an area hospital.

Abreu later succumbed to his injuries.

The initial investigation reveals the driver of a Nissan Sport Utility Vehicle entered East Hibiscus Boulevard from Oak Street southbound into
the path of the motorcycle traveling westbound on East Hibiscus Boulevard.

The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet, according to police.