1 killed in 2-vehicle crash in Brevard County

Crash happened on US-1 and Valkaria Road

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 59-year-old woman was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash happened around 8 a.m. on U.S. 1 at Valkaria Road.

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According to a crash report, the Malabar woman was stopped in her vehicle at a stop sign when she attempted to make a left turn to go north on U.S. 1. Troopers said the woman turned into the path of another vehicle traveling south, which struck the left side of the car.

The 59-year-old was pronounced dead on scene.

The other driver, a 39-year-old Sebastian woman, had minor injuries as a result of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.


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