2 women killed by pickup truck in Melbourne were lifelong mates: ‘Just crushes your soul’
Two mates were killed after a pickup truck misplaced management and hit them while walking on a sidewalk in Melbourne, Florida.
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Two mates were killed this week after police say a driver lost control of his pickup truck and hit them while they were walking on a sidewalk in Melbourne, Florida.Â
Megan Taylor Grace, 26, and Rikki Brianna Grace, 25, were each hit on Tuesday night time in the world of Front Street between New Haven Ave. and Melbourne Ave. Even although the women have the identical final identify, they were not associated. Their shut mates say the 2 grew up collectively and were inseparable.
“It’s one thing when you lose one person – that hurts,” stated buddy Ginni Spence. “And then you lose two people that are equally so bright and had everything going for them and that right there just crushes your soul.”
According to police, a Ford Pickup truck was touring northbound on Front Street. The two women were walking on the sidewalk alongside the east facet of the roadway. The driver misplaced management and left the roadway, crossing onto the sidewalk, and hitting the pedestrians. The driver has been recognized as 29-year-old Robert Mitchell Lueck of Satellite Beach.
Rikki was pronounced useless on the hospital. Officers introduced Megan’s dying on Thursday morning.Â
Rikki was a instructor at Imagine West Melbourne. Imagine Schools made the tragic announcement on Facebook:
“It is with great sadness that we are mourning the death of Miss Rikki Grace, who was fatally struck by a car last night. Miss Grace worked at Imagine West Melbourne as our third grade teacher. She was a valued member of our Imagine West Melbourne community for three years and made a lasting impression in the lives of our students.Â
Her death is a tragic loss to her family and our Imagine community. Our hearts are broken for this loss, and for Miss Grace’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this time, and with all of our students and staff who are saddened by her passing.”
Melbourne police say it is too early to know if the driving force shall be charged.Â