Palm Bay-Accident Fatality on Bayside Lakes Blvd

Around 5:00pm yesterday, a gold colored Ford Focus was driving west bound on Bayside Lakes Blvd approaching Degroodt Rd. The Ford Focus crossed over the raised median striking a GMC pickup truck that was traveling east bound on Bayside Lakes Blvd. The 28 year old female driver of the Ford Focus suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

The driver of the pickup was transported to an area hospital and treated for serious injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Traffic Unit. An autopsy and toxicology report will determine if there were any signs of impairment. Witnesses nearby indicated speed could have been a contributing factor.