From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision last night in Hillsborough County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a Ford Explorer, driven by a 21-year-old Dover woman, was traveling northbound on SR-39.
At the same time, a Honda motorcycle, operated by a 55-year-old Lutz man, was traveling southbound on SR-39.
At the intersection of Charlie Griffin Road, the first vehicle turned left into the path and was struck by the motorcycle.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash, while the first driver was not injured during the incident.
The FHP did not release the names of the motorcyclist or the driver involved in the crash.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
