Victim ID'd in fatal crash involving motorized scooter

PALM BAY, Fla. – One person is dead following a crash involving a personalized motor scooter in Palm Bay, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.

The incident was reported at 8 a.m. at Bay Road and Bottlebrush Drive near the entrance to a shopping plaza.

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The victim, identified as James Smith, 78, was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Investigators said they believe the crash was caused by the pedestrian crossing outside of a crosswalk and failed to yield to the right of way for the vehicle.

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