From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
In Summary:
A 21-year-old Riverview motorcyclist was killed in Hillsborough County after his northbound Honda motorcycle collided with a southbound tractor-trailer that turned into his path on US-41. Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene and reported that the motorcyclist died from his injuries, with the names of those involved not yet released.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Hillsborough County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
According to the FHP report, at approximately 6 pm, a Honda motorcycle, operated by a 21-year-old Riverview man, was traveling northbound on US-41 at a high rate of speed.
At the same time, a Volvo tractor-trailer, driven by a 55-year-old Wesley Chapel man, was traveling southbound on US-41.
At the intersection of 16th Avenue South, the second vehicle turned left into the path of and was struck by the motorcyclist, who suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
The FHP did not release the name of the driver or motorcyclist involved in the collision.
This is breaking news and may be updated if more details are known.
Key Points:
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The crash occurred around 6 pm on US-41 near 16th Avenue South when a tractor-trailer turned left into the path of the speeding motorcycle.
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The 21-year-old motorcyclist from Riverview suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating, and the identities of both drivers have not been released.
