West Melbourne Police Investigating 75-Year Old Veteran’s Death as Traffic Homicide
By Space Coast Daily // November 13, 2024
HAVE A TIP? CALL WMP Investigator Jason Wheeler at 321-723-9673

BREVARD COUNTY • WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – West Melbourne police officials are asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information about the death of 75-year-old military veteran Daniel George Grala.
“On Veterans Day, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers and fire rescue personnel responded to the area of Wickham Road and Rodes Place, where Grala was found injured and unresponsive in the roadway,” said West Melbourne Police Lieutenant Graig Erenstoft.
“Mr. Grala faithfully served our country in the United States Army for 22 years, including tours in Korea and Vietnam.”
The West Melbourne Police Department urges anyone with information to contact the police department or THI Investigator Jason Wheeler at 321-723-9673 to help clarify this incident’s circumstances.
