A 23-year-old Ocala man was ejected from his motorcycle and later died after a sport utility vehicle crossed into his path on U.S. Highway 441, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday night after being ejected from his vehicle in a crash on U.S. Highway 441, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The crash occurred around 9:49 p.m. near NW 95th St. when a sport utility vehicle entered the northbound lanes from a stop sign, attempting to cross into the paved median. The motorcycle, which was traveling north, struck the SUV, causing both vehicles to overturn.
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The motorcyclist, an Ocala resident, was transported to a local hospital, where FHP says he later died from his injuries. The 29-year-old SUV driver, also from Ocala, sustained minor injuries. FHP reported that he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
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