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Melbourne man dies after motorcycle crashes into fence and street sign
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A 57-year-old Melbourne man died after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a fence and street sign early Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the Melbourne Police Department.Police identified the rider as Ralph Edward Cox.Officers responded to the area of Montreal Avenue and Highland Avenue at 12:14 a.m. Investigators said Cox was riding a 2018 Harley-Davidson when the motorcycle went off the road.First responders attempted lifesaving measures before Cox was transported to a local hospital, where he died shortly afterward from his injuries.The Melbourne Police Department is conducting a traffic homicide investigation.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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