TITUSVILLE, FL — A Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputy, identified as 55-year-old Senior Homicide Agent Kevin Morris, was killed Saturday night, October 10, after a woman reportedly made a U-turn on Interstate 95 and began driving in the wrong direction, resulting in a fiery head-on collision that killed both drivers.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:03 p.m. near mile marker 221, south of State Road 46 in Brevard County.
Investigators said the woman was driving a 2021 Nissan Sentra when a witness reported seeing her make a U-turn near mile marker 223 and begin traveling southbound in the northbound lanes.
Morris was traveling northbound in a Brevard County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle when the Nissan entered his path. The two vehicles collided head-on, causing both to become engulfed in flames. Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Morris was responding to a deputy-involved shooting in Mims at the time of the crash. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2021 after previously serving with the Palm Bay Police Department.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the female driver. The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to establish her identity.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the fatal crash. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL, BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
