Victor Newman Obituary, Death – The Melbourne Police have disclosed the identity of the individual who tragically lost their life in a fatal accident over the weekend. Victor Newman, a 61-year-old, was struck by a vehicle on Babcock Street near Eber Blvd and succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at approximately 5:02 a.m.
The Melbourne police promptly responded to the scene after receiving reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of South Babcock Street and Eber Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers discovered that the pedestrian had suffered severe injuries and unfortunately passed away at the crash site.
Initial investigations indicate that the pedestrian was crossing South Babcock Street, south of a marked crosswalk, from an unknown direction when they were hit by a vehicle driven by Nicholas Gayle, a 22-year-old resident of Palm Bay. Presently, there is no evidence suggesting that alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. The incident remains under investigation by the authorities.