Motorcyclist dies after striking utility pole in Melbourne

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Crash occured on North Harbor City Boulevard at Babcock Street
Brandon Hogan, Digital Editor

Published: September 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Tags: Melbourne, Brevard County, Traffic, Fatal Crash
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MELBOURNE, Fla. – A 23-year-old Titusville man riding a motorcycle through Melbourne crashed into a utility pole Tuesday night and later died, according to police.

Officers responded around 8:45 p.m. to the area of North Harbor City Boulevard and Babcock Street, the Melbourne Police Department said in a news release.

The motorcyclist — identified as Trevor Dean Hackbardt — had been riding a 2004 Yamaha northbound on North Harbor City Boulevard when he attempted to negotiate a curve, leaving the roadway and striking the utility pole, the release states.

Hackbardt was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said, adding it did not appear drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

Anyone with more information about the crash is urged to contact Melbourne traffic homicide investigators by calling 321-616-6027.

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A tragic incident occurred in Melbourne, Florida, where 23-year-old Trevor Dean Hackbardt lost his life in a motorcycle crash. The accident took place on September 17, 2024, around 8:45 p.m. as Hackbardt was riding a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on North Harbor City Boulevard, near Babcock Street. He attempted to navigate a curve but left the roadway and collided with a utility pole.

Hackbardt was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Preliminary investigations indicated that drugs or alcohol were not contributing factors in the crash. Melbourne police are seeking additional information and encourage anyone with relevant details to contact their traffic homicide unit at 321-616-6027.