Tae Schroeder, 36, arrested for DUI manslaughter.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Melbourne police have arrested a man for his role in a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist Saturday near Lake Washington Road and North Harbor City Boulevard.

Police arrested Tae Schroeder, 36, of Melbourne, for DUI, DUI manslaughter, DUI causing property damage and leaving the scene of an accident with TB or death.

The motorcycle victim was identified as 47-year-old Justin Jett from Melbourne.

At approximately 11:57 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, Melbourne Police Officers responded to the area of ​​Lake Washington Road and North Harbor City Boulevard in reference to a vehicle/motorcycle collision.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that the motorcycle driver had suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash and died at the scene of the crash.

The initial investigation revealed that a 1998 Nissan Maxima was turning right onto southbound North Harbor City Boulevard from eastbound Lake Washington Road when it was struck by a southbound 2002 Yamaha motorcycle.

The Nissan left the scene and was found unoccupied nearby.

The driver of the Nissan was found near the scene.

Probable cause was established for the arrest of the driver, later identified as Tae Schroeder.

The crash is still under investigation.