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Christmas Eve crash leaves Viera community grieving over football player's death

Published  December 30, 2025 10:25pm EST
Brevard County News
FOX 35 Orlando
Christmas Eve crash leaves Brevard County community grieving

Christmas Eve crash leaves Brevard County community grieving

A Christmas Eve crash has left a Brevard County community mourning the death of a 15-year-old freshman football player from Viera High School.

The Brief

    • A Christmas Eve crash killed 15-year-old Viera High School football player Brian Moss, leaving the Brevard County community in mourning.
    • Moss was returning home with his family from a holiday party and was remembered as a standout athlete and positive teammate.
    • Counseling will be offered when school resumes, and a celebration of life is planned at the Viera High football field.

VIERA, Fla. - A Brevard County community is mourning the death of a local athlete.

Brian Moss, a 15-year-old freshman football player from Viera High School, was killed in a Christmas Eve crash.

What they're saying:

Moss was killed while returning home with his family from a holiday party in Volusia County, according to school officials. 

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Coaches and teammates described Moss as a standout athlete and a positive presence on and off the field. He wore jersey No. 34 for the Viera Hawks.

School leaders said counseling and support services will be available to students when classes resume after winter break. 

Moss’ jersey has been placed in the team’s weight room in his honor, and a celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday at the Viera High School football field.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Viera High School staff and students.

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