Updating Breaking News: Jacksonville teen killed in motorcycle crash in Duval County

In Summary:

An 18-year-old Jacksonville man died in a motorcycle crash at Heckscher Drive and Milton Drive at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. According to FHP, the motorcycle passed several vehicles in a no-passing zone before colliding with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene, while the SUV’s driver was uninjured.

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An 18-year-old Jacksonville man died Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with an SUV turning onto Milton Drive in Duval County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 5:38 p.m. on Heckscher Drive.

Troopers said the teen was riding a red motorcycle west on Heckscher Drive behind a white SUV. The motorcycle entered the eastbound lane and passed several vehicles in a no-passing zone, according to the report.

As the SUV began turning left onto Milton Drive, the front of the motorcycle struck its left rear. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The rider was wearing a helmet, and FHP said his next of kin was notified. The SUV’s driver, a 54-year-old Bradenton woman, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.

Key Points:

• The crash occurred at 5:38 p.m. Oct. 20 at Heckscher Drive and Milton Drive in Duval County.

• An 18-year-old Jacksonville man was riding the motorcycle.

• FHP said the rider entered the eastbound lane to pass several vehicles in a no-passing zone.

• The motorcycle struck the left rear of an SUV as it turned left onto Milton Drive.

• The motorcyclist died at the scene; the SUV’s driver, a 54-year-old Bradenton woman, was not injured.