Woman struck, killed by pickup truck in Brevard

Driver will not face charges, FHP says

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – A 44-year-old Merritt Island woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Tuesday in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The fatal crash was reported on Banana Drive near the Beachline on Merritt Island.

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Troopers said the woman, whose name was not released, walked into the path of the Toyota Tacoma while crossing the street and was struck and killed. She was not in a crosswalk, the FHP said.

The FHP said there's no indication that the 60-year-old driver was speeding.

An investigation is ongoing, but the driver will not face charges, the FHP said.


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