Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist killed while attempting to pass between two vehicles in Citrus County

In Summary:

A fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. Oct. 26 on State Road 44, east of South Run for the Roses Drive. According to the crash report, a 29-year-old Ocala man riding a Ducati Superbike attempted to pass between a Ford Ranger and a Toyota SUV traveling westbound side by side. The motorcycle struck both vehicles, and the rider suffered fatal injuries at the scene.

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A 29-year-old Ocala man died Monday evening after his motorcycle struck two vehicles as he attempted to pass between them on State Road 44. Neither of the other drivers was injured, according to the crash report.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. Oct. 26, east of South Run for the Roses Drive. The man was riding a Ducati Superbike westbound behind a Ford Ranger and a Toyota SUV.

The Ford, driven by a 38-year-old man from Lecanto, was traveling in the outside lane. The Toyota, driven by a 36-year-old woman from Citrus Springs, was in the inside lane alongside the pickup.

According to the report, the motorcyclist tried to pass between the two vehicles but struck the Ford, then the Toyota. He suffered fatal injuries at the scene.

Key Points

• The crash occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. Oct. 26 on State Road 44.
• The location was east of South Run for the Roses Drive.
• The motorcyclist was a 29-year-old Ocala man riding a Ducati Superbike.
• He attempted to pass between a Ford Ranger and a Toyota SUV, striking the pickup and then the SUV.
• The motorcyclist died at the scene; neither of the other drivers was injured.