Two Killed in Fort Walton Beach Motorcycle Crash

A tragic motorcycle crash in Fort Walton Beach early Thursday morning resulted in the deaths of two 28-year-olds, Scott Morris and Elizabeth Fletcher. The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when the motorcycle, traveling east on Brooks Street, struck a cinder block mailbox and caught fire. First responders arrived to find the motorcycle engulfed in flames and both victims on the ground; Morris was pronounced dead at the scene, while Fletcher was taken to a local hospital where she later died. The Fort Walton Beach Police Department's Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward. This incident highlights the dangers motorcyclists face on the road, particularly in Florida, where motorcycle accidents often lead to severe outcomes. The community mourns the loss of both individuals during this difficult time.