Wheelchair-Bound Woman and Dog Killed During Brevard County Crash

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on August 29, 2022

Traffic homicide detectives with the Melbourne Police Department are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that claimed the lives of a 74-year-old woman and her dog after they were both struck by a vehicle while walking across the street last Saturday near Lake Washington Road.

Although the exact time of the accident has yet to be confirmed by local authorities, early collision reports from members of the Melbourne Police Department indicate that on August 27, 2022, 74-year-old pedestrian Mary Tuck and her dog were taking a walk in the northbound direction of North Wickham Road. As the pair neared the street’s intersection with Lake Washington Road, the wheelchair-bound Melbourne resident and her pet attempted to cross the lanes of traffic and were struck by an oncoming 2018 Kia Niro being driven by a 45-year-old woman from Virginia.

Several local law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the scene of the pedestrian vs. car accident, including officers with the Melbourne Police Department and emergency teams with the Brevard County Fire Rescue. Upon their arrival, they assessed the situation and quickly secured the severely injured pedestrian for transport. The 74-year-old victim was immediately taken to a local hospital in serious condition where she sadly was unable to survive and passed away. Her dog was also killed during the collision.

It is unclear if the 45-year-old driver of the Kia Niro sustained any injuries during the incident. Investigative authorities with the Melbourne Police Department are currently working to determine if drugs or alcohol played a factor in the deadly crash. No official charges have been filed at this time.

If you have any information regarding this tragic auto accident, please contact your local police department, Florida’s toll-free Crimeline at (800) 423-8477, or Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Chris Livingston with the Melbourne Police Department at (321) 288-8288.

Since 1977, Brevard County personal injury attorney James O. Cunningham has been representing the victims of pedestrian accidents with the utmost respect, courtesy, and compassion. If you would like to schedule a free 30-minute case evaluation, please submit a contact form through our website or call our office directly at 877-FL-INJURY to speak with an associate.

James O. Cunningham

Since 1977, personal injury lawyer James Cunningham has provided effective legal advocacy to people who are injured through the negligent actions of another person or entity throughout the Central Florida area. He fights to obtain recoveries for his clients’ physical and emotional pain and suffering and pursues his clients’ personal injury cases with a commitment to excellence and impeccable preparation.