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 10:45 pm, a 47-year-old Morriston man riding a motorcycle was traveling westbound on County Road 464B approaching NW 157th Court.
As he approached, the motorcyclist failed to negotiate a curve to the right, crossed the centerline, and traveled off the roadway onto the south grass shoulder, where it struck a tree.
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on the scene.
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.
