2 pedestrians dead following Brevard County crash, FHP says

2 pedestrians hit and killed in Brevard County crash

Two pedestrians are dead following a crash that took place on Sunday night in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). According to troopers, the two pedestrians were not walking in a marked crosswalk.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Two pedestrians are dead following a crash that took place on Sunday night in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

What we know:

Troopers said the crash happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday in the area of North Courtenay Parkway and Grove Boulevard in Merritt Island.

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Officials say the crash took place when a 1991 Lincoln Town Car was traveling southbound on North Courtenay Parkway, south of Grove Boulevard, in the outside lane. Meanwhile, two people were walking in a westerly direction and entered the direct path of the car, causing the car to hit them. 

According to troopers, the two pedestrians were not walking in a marked crosswalk. 

Officials said the two pedestrians, a 62-year-old man from Cocoa and a 60-year-old woman from Palm Bay, were killed in the crash.

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The driver and the passenger in the car were not injured and remained at the scene of the crash. 

What's next:

The crash investigation remains active and ongoing.