Police arrest woman accused of driving away from West Melbourne crash

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — West Melbourne police said they have arrested a woman on Wednesday accused of leaving the scene of a crash.

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Police said it happened on Sunday morning near US-192 and Dairy Road.

According to a news release, 24-year-old Rebekah Tate from Palm Bay also faces charges of tampering with evidence.

Investigators said Tate’s vehicle crashed into a 34-year-old motorcyclist, who was left on the road with life-threatening injuries.

The police department said Tate then drove away with the motorcycle attached to her car and tried to take off the motorcycle in a nearby parking lot.

West Melbourne police said she was talking on her phone before being picked up in a black sedan.

The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Tate was booked into the Brevard County Jail, where she will be held without bond.

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