Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are on the scene of a fatal crash that occurred in Titusville at 8:05 p.m.

According to Florida Highway Patrol Public Affairs Officer Lieutenant Kim Montes, the crash occurred on Cheney Highway and Plantation Drive and involves a vehicle vs. a motorcycle.

“The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene,” said Lt. Montes.

Investigators said both vehicles were traveling along S.R. 50 with the sedan in front of the motorcycle. Troopers said the sedan slowed down, but the motorcycle did not and slammed into the rear of the car. 

The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old man from Christmas, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger on the bike, a 39-year-old woman also from Christmas, was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

The driver of the car was not badly hurt in the wreck.

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