Hardee County Traffic
Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle collision in Hardee County
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From the Florida Highway Patrol
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision in Hardee County last night that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 7 pm, a 49-year-old Sebring man driving a sport utility vehicle was traveling east on the westbound lane of State Road 64, approaching the intersection of Ralph Johns Road.
At the same time, a 58-year-old Zolfo Springs man driving a three-wheel motorcycle was traveling west on the westbound lane of State Road 64, approaching the intersection of Ralph Johns Road, and a 58-year-old South Vienna, OH man driving a pickup truck with a trailer was traveling east, on the eastbound lane of State Road 64, approaching the intersection of Ralph Johns Road.
As the vehicles approached, the SUV passed the pickup and collided with the motorcycle.
After the collision, the SUV rotated, traveled off the roadway, and collided with a wooden utility pole.
The motorcycle and rider came to rest on the north-paved shoulder.
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on the scene. The drivers of the SUV and pickup reported no injuries to the FHP.
Debris from the crash collided with the pickup.
The crash remains under investigation.
The FHP did not release the names of the drivers.
This is an update of breaking news and may be updated again if more details are known.
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