From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision last night in Marion County that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 11:28 pm, a 50-year-old man from Penobscot, Maine riding a motorcycle was traveling northbound on US 301 in the left lane. As he progressed, the motorcyclist failed to maintain his lane, striking a concrete curb.
After the collision, the motorcycle overturned, coming to a final rest within the center median of US 301.
The motorcyclist was transported under a trauma alert to HCA Ocala Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The FHP did not release the name of the motorcyclist.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
