Vehicle hits 84-year-old man in wheelchair, police say

Melbourne man in critical condition

(SXC)

MELBOURNE, Fla. – An 84-year-old man who is in a wheelchair was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

Michael Chergosky, 84, of Melbourne, "entered into oncoming traffic" near St. Clair Street and U.S.-1 around 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, a news release said. 

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A vehicle struck Chergosky and his motorized wheelchair. He is in critical condition.

The Melbourne traffic unit is investigating the crash. 


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