A Sheriff’s deputy was killed in a traffic crash in Central Florida, as law enforcement agencies across the state mourn the loss.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office was deeply saddened to report that one of their deputies died in the line of duty after being involved in a traffic crash. Homicide Agent Kevin Morris died after his vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 95 in Titusville. The investigation of this accident is being conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Agent Morris was hired as a Deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on February 2, 2021, and has served with the agency for over five years. He formerly served with the Palm Bay Police Department from 2001-2012. During his years of service, Kevin Morris has received numerous letters of commendation, commendable service awards, and a Life Saving Award.
The Celebration of Life honoring Agent Kevin Morris who died in the line of duty will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00am. The services will be conducted at Calvary Chapel Melbourne located at 2955 Minton Road, West Melbourne, Florida 32904.
Due to the expected attendance from the community and law enforcement agencies across the state, it is expected that traffic will be impacted along Minton Road from approximately 10:00am – 1:00pm. There will be no funeral procession.
“Jean and I are praying for the family of Agent Kevin Morris and the entire Brevard County Sheriff’s Office family. Agent Morris was tragically killed this morning by a wrong-way driver,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier posted. “May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace.”
“The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Agent Kevin Morris. Our hearts are with his family, loved ones, and the entire Brevard County community,” FDLE posted. “Agent Morris served and protected his community with unwavering commitment, honor, and bravery.
“This tragedy is a reminder of the danger law enforcement officer’s face each and every day while honorably wearing the badge. Thank you, Agent Kevin Morris for your selfless service. We stand with our brothers and sisters at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as we mourn this tremendous loss and honor his service.”
State Attorney William Scheiner said of Agent Morris: “He was an amazing agent and even better man. He was a dedicated public servant who was committed to the oath he took and to the people he served. My heart is broken for his family and the law enforcement community today. All will be in my prayers.” The State Attorney’s Office extended deepest condolences to the family of Agent Morris, his friends, and our brothers and sisters at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office., and sympathy to the family of the other driver lost in the crash. “Thank you, Agent Morris, for your dedicated service and sacrifice. Gone but never forgotten.”
Even the Orlando Police Department reacted saying the stand with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the loss of Agent Kevin Morris, who was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to an emergency. “We recognize Agent Morris for his dedication to public service and extend our sincere condolences to his family, fellow deputies and the entire Brevard County Sheriff’s Office during this difficult time,” OPD posted.
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